CEFR B2

unworldly

adjective

Meaning

Having or showing a lack of interest in or understanding of the practical affairs of life, often due to a focus on spiritual or intellectual matters.

Examples

His unworldly nature made him an easy target for con artists.
She had an unworldly innocence about her, as if she had never encountered any real hardship.

Synonyms: naive, innocent, otherworldly, ascetic

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unworldly (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈwɜːldli/

Definition

Having or showing a lack of interest in or understanding of the practical affairs of life, often due to a focus on spiritual or intellectual matters.

Examples

His unworldly nature made him an easy target for con artists.
She had an unworldly innocence about her, as if she had never encountered any real hardship.
The philosopher's unworldly views on economics were impractical for running a business.

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