unworldly

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈwɜːldli/
US: /ʌnˈwɜːrldli/

  1. Not concerned with the concerns and ways of the world.

    1. She has an unworldly charm that everyone likes.
    2. His unworldly perspective made him an easy target for exploitation.

  2. Lacking experience and knowledge of the world.

    1. He is unworldly and does not know much about life.
    2. The unworldly innocence of the child was both endearing and troubling.

  3. Relating to a spiritual or heavenly existence.

    1. The music had an unworldly quality to it.
    2. Her paintings seem to capture an unworldly beauty that captivates all.

Synonyms

innocent heavenly spiritual unsophisticated naive

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unworldly" in English means: Not concerned with the concerns and ways of the world., Lacking experience and knowledge of the world., Relating to a spiritual or heavenly existence..

The phonetic transcription of "unworldly" is /ʌnˈwɜːldli/ in British English and /ʌnˈwɜːrldli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unworldly": innocent, heavenly, spiritual, unsophisticated, naive.

Example usage of "unworldly": "She has an unworldly charm that everyone likes.". More examples on the page.