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
Other Word Forms
- unworldliness noun
Etymology
Origin of unworldly
Example Sentences
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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
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
He and the train were equally sleek and unworldly.
From Literature
"Chalamet is elfin and puckish, unworldly and possessed of a Paddingtonian innocence and charm - and a nice singing voice - without being insufferable," he wrote.
From BBC
We know by his spectacles that Tim is unworldly in all the things in which Hawk is very well versed.
From Los Angeles Times
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