unchristian
unchristian Lexical Profile
unchristian Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Contrary to the teachings of Christianity; lacking compassion, charity, or moral decency.
"The community elders condemned the landlord's harsh treatment of the struggling family as thoroughly unchristian."
Not belonging to or associated with the Christian religion.
"Early missionaries documented the diverse customs of the unchristian tribes they encountered during their travels."
British Unreasonably early, late, or inconvenient (especially of a time of day); uncivilized.
"He apologized profusely for telephoning the household at such an unchristian hour of the morning."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring strictly to non-Christian religions or doctrinal matters, the word is often capitalized as "Unchristian" or replaced by "non-Christian," whereas lowercase "unchristian" typically criticizes unkind, uncharitable, or immoral behavior.