Uncharitable: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncharitable

 

[ˌʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Not generous or charitable in helping others; unkind or selfish.

Synonyms

mean, selfish, stingy, unkind.

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Word Description / Examples
uncharitable

Use this word when someone is being overly critical and not giving others the benefit of the doubt or kindness they deserve.

  • Her uncharitable remarks about his performance were unnecessary.
  • He was uncharitable in his assessment, not considering the effort she put in.
stingy

Ideal for someone who is unwilling to spend money or share resources even when it is necessary or appropriate.

  • My boss is so stingy that he refuses to give us any bonuses.
  • He's too stingy to donate to any charities, even though he can afford it.
selfish

Appropriate for describing someone who thinks only of their own needs and desires, often at the expense of others.

  • John is very selfish, always putting his needs first.
  • It was selfish of her to take the last piece of cake without asking.
unkind

A general term for someone who lacks compassion and kindness in their actions or words.

  • Her unkind behavior towards her colleagues made her unpopular.
  • It's unkind to ignore someone's feelings.
mean

This word fits best when describing someone who is deliberately hurtful and unpleasant.

  • He is a mean person who enjoys making others feel bad.
  • Her mean comments left him feeling really upset.

Examples of usage

  • He was criticized for his uncharitable remarks towards the homeless.
  • She refused to donate any money, showing her uncharitable nature.
  • The uncharitable actions of the company led to public outrage.
  • It is important to avoid uncharitable behavior towards those in need.
  • His uncharitable attitude alienated many of his colleagues.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncharitable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem caridade

🇮🇳 अपरोपकारी

🇩🇪 unbarmherzig

🇮🇩 tanpa amal

🇺🇦 нелюб'язний

🇵🇱 nieżyczliwy

🇯🇵 慈悲深くない

🇫🇷 peu charitable

🇪🇸 poco caritativo

🇹🇷 hayırsever olmayan

🇰🇷 자비롭지 않은

🇸🇦 غير خيري

🇨🇿 nevlídný

🇸🇰 neľútostný

🇨🇳 无慈悲的

🇸🇮 neusmiljen

🇮🇸 óvinsamlegur

🇰🇿 қайырымсыз

🇬🇪 უშენარშენ-მიოზი

🇦🇿 xeyirsevər olmayan

🇲🇽 poco caritativo

Etymology

The word 'uncharitable' originated from the combination of 'un-' which means 'not' and 'charitable' which comes from the Latin word 'caritas' meaning 'generosity' or 'charity'. The term has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe a lack of generosity or kindness towards others.

See also: charitable.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,796, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.