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

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

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

His uncharitable behavior and boundless love of money wins no converts to the Christian faith. — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026

An uncharitable strike zone led to a pair of walks, and Yoan Moncada punched a single to double the early advantage against him. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025

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