Unworldly (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations; "was unworldly and did not greatly miss worldly rewards"- Sheldon Cheney.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She was an unworldly young woman who had spent most of her life studying and meditating in a remote monastery.
- His unworldly nature made him a poor businessman, as he was more concerned with doing good than making a profit.
- The artist's unworldly perspective on life was reflected in the surreal and dreamlike quality of her paintings.
- Despite his wealth and fame, the philanthropist remained unworldly, using his resources to help those in need rather than to indulge in luxury.
- The poet's unworldly language and imagery captivated readers with its beauty and spirituality, transporting them to a realm beyond the mundane.
Antonyms
Meaning 2
Not wise in the ways of the world; "either too unsophisticated or too honest to promise more than he could deliver"; "this helplessly unworldly woman"- Kate O'Brien.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Her kind heart and gentle nature made her an unworldly presence in the cutthroat business world.
- As a professor of philosophy, he was more interested in abstract concepts than the mundane details of everyday life, making him appear somewhat unworldly to his students.
- She was so caught up in her artistic vision that she had no concept of marketing and self-promotion, leaving her a bit unworldly when it came to navigating the business side of the industry.
- The newly appointed manager was known for being straight-forward and honest in his dealings, some would say even a bit unworldly, in his approach to solving conflicts within the company.
- Growing up in a small town sheltered from the urban crime and social ills of the city had left him with an unworldly view of humanity and the true nature of crime.