unworldly

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations

   was unworldly and did not greatly miss worldly rewards- Sheldon Cheney

2. 2
   adj

   Characterising people who are unconcerned with worldly matters; spiritually minded.

   ‘But a good wife—a good unworldly woman—may really help a man, and keep him more independent.’

3. 3
   adj

   Not belonging to this world; celestial.

   This creature from a higher world has not forgotten all that he knew before; he retains his unworldly talents and supreme intelligence.

4. 4
   adj

   not wise in the ways of the world

5. 5
   adj

   Exceeding what is typically found in the world; exceptional, transcendent.

6. 6
   adj

   Lacking sophistication.

Etymology

From un- + worldly.