Unpriestly (Adjective)
Meaning
Not priestly; unbefitting a priest; "unpriestly behavior".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rough-around-the-edges pastor's unpriestly demeanor often raised eyebrows among his more traditional congregation.
- The priest's unpriestly behavior during the bachelor party had become the stuff of local legend.
- Her unpriestly language during the sermon caused a stir among the more conservative members of the flock.
- The young priest's fondness for rock music was seen as unpriestly by some of the older, more rigid clergy.
- The novelist's portrayal of an unpriestly figure struggling with faith was a bold critique of modern spirituality.