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unchristianly

Definition:

not becoming to or like a Christian

Class:

adjective

Comparative:

more unchristianly

Superlative:

most unchristianly

Similar to:

unchristian

Original source:

WordNet

Usage example:

ashamed to have to recognize how unchristianly his assumptions and motives are

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Reference links

Wikipedia:

Anti-Christian sentiment | Christophobia | Christianophobia

Summary:

found in opposition to some or all Christians, the Christian religion, or the practice of Christianity. Christophobia or Christianophobia are also according to Council of European Episcopal Conferences names for "every form of discrimination and ...  (35 of 3611 words)

Wiktionary:

unchristianly | more unchristianly [comparative] | most unchristianly [superlative]

Summary:

In an unchristian way.  (4 of 9 words, 1 etymology)

Random House:

unchristian

Summary:

not conforming to Christian teaching or principles. | not Christian. | [informal] unsuitable for Christians; uncivilized; objectionable.  (15 of 40 words, 3 senses, pronunciation)

Merriam-Webster:

unchristian

Summary:

not of the Christian faith | contrary to the Christian spirit or character | "uncivilized", "barbarous"  (14 of 30 words, 3 senses, pronunciation)

Encarta:

unchristian

Summary:

unkind or selfish, and therefore against Christian principles and teachings | not belonging to the Christian Church  (16 of 28 words, 2 senses, pronunciation)

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