unchristian

[ uhn-kris-chuhn ]

adjective
  1. not conforming to Christian teaching or principles: unchristian selfishness.

  2. not Christian.

  1. Informal. unsuitable for Christians; uncivilized; objectionable: She declared she would not pay such an unchristian amount of money for a hotel room.

Origin of unchristian

1
First recorded in 1545–55; un-1 + Christian

Other words from unchristian

  • un·chris·tian·ly, adverb

Words Nearby unchristian

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British Dictionary definitions for unchristian

unchristian

/ (ʌnˈkrɪstʃən) /


adjective
  1. not in accordance with the principles or ethics of Christianity

  2. non-Christian or pagan

Derived forms of unchristian

  • unchristianly, adverb

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