Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not adhering to the Christian faith or its teachings: Describes something or someone that does not follow Christianity or its principles.
   • Contrary to Christian character or morality: Describes behavior, actions, or attitudes considered improper, uncharitable, or immoral by Christian ethical standards.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The historian studied both Christian and unchristian traditions in the ancient empire.
  • Many felt his harsh criticism of the poor was deeply unchristian.
  • Waking your neighbors at such an unchristian hour is very inconsiderate.

Advanced Usage

• "unchristian behavior": Actions considered morally wrong or lacking in charity according to Christian values.
  • The community condemned the landlord's greed as unchristian behavior.
• "unchristian sentiments": Feelings or opinions, such as hatred or intolerance, that contradict Christian teachings of love and forgiveness.
  • The sermon warned against holding unchristian sentiments towards others.

Variants and Related Words

• Unchristianly (adverb): In a manner not in accordance with Christian principles.
  • He was accused of acting unchristianly towards his rivals.
• Non-Christian (adjective/noun): A more neutral term for not belonging to the Christian religion.
  • The survey included both Christian and non-Christian participants.

Synonyms

• Heathen: (Often archaic or pejorative) Relating to a religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
• Pagan: Relating to a religion other than one of the main world religions, sometimes used historically for pre-Christian beliefs.
• Uncharitable: (In the moral sense) Lacking in generosity or kindness.

Antonyms

• Christian: Adhering to Christianity; Christlike.
• Godly: Devoutly religious; pious.
• Charitable: Relating to assistance to those in need; kind and lenient in judgment.

Adjective

1. not of a Christian faith