unchristian

adjective

variants or un-Christian
Synonyms of unchristiannext
1
: not of the Christian faith
2
a
: contrary to the Christian spirit or character
b
old-fashioned : uncivilized sense 1a
… sitting up to unchristian hours …—Arnold Bennett

Examples of unchristian in a Sentence

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On Tuesday, the House voted on a last-minute amendment attached to the budget bill that removed the $250,000 that was to go Memphis. House lawmakers from Memphis responded by calling it vile, racist and unchristian. — Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2018

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unchristian was in 1555

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“Unchristian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unchristian. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

unchristian

adjective
1
: not of the Christian faith
2
a
: not suitable to or like a Christian

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