unworldliness
A monk's unworldliness is reflected in his simple life and serene expression.
Unworldliness (noun): 1. The quality of being not concerned with material or worldly matters: a state of being detached from the ordinary concerns of wealth, status, or physical pleasures. 2. A lack of knowledge or experience of the practical or worldly aspects of life: innocence or naivety regarding the ways of the world. 3. A spiritual or ethereal character: the quality of being otherworldly or transcendent, often associated with religious or philosophical ideals.
- (She was not concerned with material possessions.)
- (His detachment from worldly concerns was admirable.)
- (His lack of practical experience made him vulnerable.)
"a spirit of unworldliness": a general attitude or atmosphere of detachment from material concerns.
- The quiet village had a spirit of unworldliness that felt almost medieval. (The place seemed removed from modern life.)
"affect unworldliness": to pretend to be uninterested in worldly matters.
- Some celebrities affect unworldliness while secretly amassing fortunes. (They pretend not to care about money.)
Unworldly (adj): not worldly; having the qualities of unworldliness.
- She had an unworldly innocence about her. (She seemed not to know about the harsh realities of life.)
Worldliness (n): the opposite of unworldliness; concern with material affairs.
- His worldliness made him a successful businessman. (His practical knowledge of the world helped him.)
- Otherworldliness: the quality of being focused on spiritual or non-material things.
- Innocence: lack of experience or guile, often in practical matters.
- Naivety: lack of sophistication or worldly wisdom.
- Transcendence: the state of being beyond ordinary material existence.
"Not of this world": describing someone or something that seems detached from ordinary life.
- Her kindness was so pure it seemed not of this world. (Her unworldliness was remarkable.)
"Head in the clouds": being unaware of practical realities.
- His unworldliness meant he always had his head in the clouds. (He was dreamy and impractical.)