uncharitable

adjective

un·​char·​i·​ta·​ble ˌən-ˈcha-rə-tə-bəl 

: lacking in charity : severe in judging : harsh

uncharitable comments

uncharitableness noun

uncharitably

ˌən-ˈcha-rə-tə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms of uncharitable

• selfish
• careful
• ungenerous
• greedy
• parsimonious
• miserly
• mean
• close
• stingy
• penurious
• tightfisted
• tight

Examples of uncharitable in a Sentence

an uncharitable couple who wouldn't even donate food to needy families at Thanksgiving

an uncharitable attitude towards people who give in to alcohol or other temptations

Recent Examples on the Web

Accusing investors of not tracking the misses may be uncharitable. — Henrik Landgren, Fortune, 29 July 2026

In the years since it was announced, the economics of college football have grown increasingly uncharitable for programs like the Mustangs, an FCS team that plays its home games in an 11,000-seat stadium and last had a winning season in 2016. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Too many become uncharitable to the policies that helped them and the immigrants who followed. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

There is no need to be uncharitable. — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for uncharitable

• charitable

Kids Definition

uncharitable

adjective

un·​char·​i·​ta·​ble ˌən-ˈchar-ət-ə-bəl 

: not charitable

especially : severe in judging others

uncharitable comments

uncharitableness noun

uncharitably

-blē 

adverb