Unchristian
[ʌn'krɪstʃ(ə)n;-tɪən] or [,ʌn'krɪstʃən]
Definition
(a.) Not Christian; not converted to the Christian faith; infidel.
(a.) Contrary to Christianity; not like or becoming a Christian; as, unchristian conduct.
(v. t.) To make unchristian.
Edited by Hardy
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Infidel, not christianized.[2]. Irreligious, unholy, ungodly.
Checked by Aubrey
Definition
adj. not Christian not converted to Christianity: contrary to the character of Christianity cruel harsh: (coll.) improper unusual.—v.t. to make unchristian.—v.t. Unchris′tianise to cause to change from the Christian faith.—adv. Unchris′tianly.—n. Unchris′tianness.
Editor: Warren
Examples
- I wouldn't give a fig for all your politics, generally, but I think this is something downright cruel and unchristian. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- We are the more _obvious_ oppressors of the negro; but the unchristian prejudice of the north is an oppressor almost equally severe. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Uncle Tom's Cabin.
- She looked shocked at such unchristian ignorance. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
- Of all the unchristian beverages that ever passed my lips, Turkish coffee is the worst. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
Editor: Warren