Former Director-General Tanaka's remarks were outrageous and could not be tolerated at all. Ex-Director-General Tanaka's remarks were outrageous and could not be tolerated at all.
Which one is better, "former" or "ex-," if Tanaka was the last Director-General who recently resigned?
Top answer
'Former' is more respectful.
— Mister Micawber
'Former' is more respectful.
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