Definition of UNWORLDLY

unworldly

Meanings

Adjective

  • not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations; - Sheldon Cheney
    • "was unworldly and did not greatly miss worldly rewards"

Adjective Satellite

  • not wise in the ways of the world; ; - Kate O'Brien
    • "this helplessly unworldly woman"

Adj

  • Exceeding what is typically found in the world; exceptional, transcendent.
  • Characterising people who are unconcerned with worldly matters; spiritually minded.
  • Not belonging to this world; celestial.
  • Lacking sophistication.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + worldly.

Synonyms

unsophisticated

Antonyms

worldly

Scrabble Score: 16

unworldly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
unworldly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unworldly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

unworldly is a valid Words With Friends word