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uncharitable

un·char·i·ta·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uhn-char-i-tuh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/
    • /ʌnˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bl̩/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uhn-char-i-tuh-buh l]
    • /ʌnˈtʃær ɪ tə bəl/

Definitions of uncharitable word

  • adjective uncharitable deficient in charity; unkind; harsh; unforgiving; censorious; merciless: an uncharitable attitude; an uncharitable neighbor. 1
  • adjective uncharitable If you describe someone's remarks, thoughts, or behaviour as uncharitable, you think they are being unkind or unfair to someone. 0
  • adjective uncharitable (of a person, remark, etc) unkind or lacking in generosity 0
  • adjective uncharitable harsh or severe, as in judging or dealing with others; unforgiving, ungenerous, or censorious 0
  • adjective uncharitable Not charitable. 0
See all 5 definitions of uncharitable

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Origin of uncharitable

First appearance:

before 1425
One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at un-1, charitable

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Uncharitable

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Uncharitable

uncharitable popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

uncharitable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for uncharitable

adj uncharitable

  • anti-social — Someone who is anti-social is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
  • aversive — tending to dissuade or repel
  • chauvinistic — If you describe someone as chauvinistic, you believe that they think their own country is more important and morally better than any other.
  • curmudgeonly — If you describe someone as curmudgeonly, you do not like them because they are mean or bad-tempered.
  • hard-hearted — unfeeling; unmerciful; pitiless.

noun uncharitable

  • bile — Bile is a liquid produced by your liver which helps you to digest fat.
  • biles — Physiology. a bitter, alkaline, yellow or greenish liquid, secreted by the liver, that aids in absorption and digestion, especially of fats.
  • ill feeling — animosity or resentment felt toward another.

adjective uncharitable

  • coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
  • coldhearted — lacking sympathy; unfeeling
  • niggard — an excessively parsimonious, miserly, or stingy person.
  • niggardly — reluctant to give or spend; stingy; miserly.
  • racialist — racism.

adverb uncharitable

All 21 Synonyms of uncharitable

Antonyms for uncharitable

noun uncharitable

  • agapae — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
  • agapai — the love of God or Christ for humankind.
  • almsgiving — the making of charitable donations, giving alms
  • caritas — charity
  • charity — A charity is an organization which raises money in order to help people who are sick, very poor, or who have a disability.

adj uncharitable

  • altruistic — If your behaviour or motives are altruistic, you show concern for the happiness and welfare of other people rather than for yourself.
  • beneficent — A beneficent person or thing helps people or results in something good.
  • charitable — A charitable organization or activity helps and supports people who are ill, very poor, or who have a disability.
  • considerate — Someone who is considerate pays attention to the needs, wishes, or feelings of other people.
  • generous — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
All 21 Antonyms of uncharitable

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