unworldly

[ uhn-wurld-lee ]

adjective

1. not worldly; not seeking material advantage; spiritually minded.
2. naive; unsophisticated; provincial.
3. not terrestrial; unearthly.

unworldly

/ ʌnˈwɜːldlɪ /

adjective

1. not concerned with material values or pursuits
2. lacking sophistication; naive
3. not of this earth or world

Derived Forms

• unˈworldliness, noun

Other Words From

• un·worldli·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unworldly¹

First recorded in 1700–10; un- ¹ + worldly

Example Sentences

Daccord in his seven games in this streak faced 63 more shots than Jones did, yet allowed five fewer goals and posted an unworldly .963 save percentage.

From Seattle Times

He and the train were equally sleek and unworldly.

From Literature

"Chalamet is elfin and puckish, unworldly and possessed of a Paddingtonian innocence and charm - and a nice singing voice - without being insufferable," he wrote.

From BBC

We know by his spectacles that Tim is unworldly in all the things in which Hawk is very well versed.

From Los Angeles Times

“His skill and knowledge and ability to kind of riff on basically any issue was unworldly,” he said.

From Seattle Times