unworldly
Americanadjective
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not worldly; not seeking material advantage; spiritually minded.
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naive; unsophisticated; provincial.
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not terrestrial; unearthly.
adjective
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not concerned with material values or pursuits
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lacking sophistication; naive
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not of this earth or world
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It’s impressive enough as it stands, but when the skirt opens to reveal a team of dancers inside of it as Gaga transitions from “Bloody Mary” to “Abracadabra,” it seems almost unworldly.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025
Daccord in his seven games in this streak faced 63 more shots than Jones did, yet allowed five fewer goals and posted an unworldly .963 save percentage.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 12, 2024
The King is presented as old fashioned and rather unworldly.
From BBC • Jan. 10, 2023
After so many years without large-scale urban protests in China, and then the isolation of the Covid years, the experience — or even watching it online from a distance — was almost unworldly for some.
From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2022
Lush roses, long-stemmed tulips, even a group of red-gold fire lilies in mid-bloom sprouted from the dark, shimmering soil like some piece of unworldly paradise.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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