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Uncharitably: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncharitably

 

[ ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

negative judgment

The word 'uncharitably' describes an action or attitude that is lacking in kindness or generosity. It typically refers to a critical or harsh perspective towards others, indicating a refusal to show compassion or understanding. When someone speaks uncharitably, they are likely to make negative judgments about others' behavior or circumstances without consideration of their feelings.

Synonyms

cruelly, heartlessly, unkindly

Examples of usage

  • She spoke uncharitably about his mistakes.
  • The critics reviewed the film uncharitably, ignoring its positive aspects.
  • He uncharitably dismissed her concerns as trivial.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncharitably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desumanamente

🇮🇳 अकारण

🇩🇪 unbarmherzig

🇮🇩 tanpa belas kasihan

🇺🇦 недоброзичливо

🇵🇱 nieżyczliwie

🇯🇵 非慈善的に

🇫🇷 de manière ingrate

🇪🇸 inhumanamente

🇹🇷 şefkatsizce

🇰🇷 비인도적으로

🇸🇦 بلا رحمة

🇨🇿 nehumanitárně

🇸🇰 neľútostne

🇨🇳 不仁慈地

🇸🇮 neusmiljeno

🇮🇸 óeðlilega

🇰🇿 қайырымсыз

🇬🇪 არადამსახურებულად

🇦🇿 şəfqətsiz

🇲🇽 inhumanamente

Etymology

The term 'uncharitably' is derived from the root word 'charity', which in its Old French form 'charité' and Latin form 'caritas' meant love and benevolence towards others. The prefix 'un-' signifies negation, thereby converting 'charitable' into its opposite. Historically, the notion of charity has been tied closely to Christian teachings, emphasizing kindness and generosity as virtues. The appearance of 'uncharitably' can be traced back to the early usage of 'charity' in Medieval English to also reflect moral qualities, where the absence of that virtue signifies a lack in giving or understanding. Over time, the term has influenced language, often appearing in contexts reflecting social opinions, critiques, and moral judgments, embodying the stark contrast between generosity and its absence.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,448, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.