unchristianly

Meanings

• adjective

  Contrary to Christian teaching or behavior; ungodly.

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Variants

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un-Christian , unchristian

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Etymology

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From un- 'not' + Christian 'relating to Christ'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unchristian' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. In medieval Europe, being labeled as unchristian was a serious accusation that could lead to social exclusion or even violence.

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1. sin: Sin is an act or an omission that goes against God's law and is contrary to Christian teaching. 'Unchristianly' can be used to describe such acts.

2. ungodly: Ungodly is an adjective that means not acknowledging or not showing reverence to God. 'Unchristianly' can be used as a synonym for ungodly.

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In literature and art, 'unchristianly' can be used to describe characters or actions that go against Christian values. For example, in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment', Raskolnikov's murder of the old pawnbroker is an unchristian act.

How to Memorize "unchristianly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person acting in an unchristian way, such as stealing or lying. Try to remember the feeling of disappointment or disgust that comes with witnessing such behavior.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unchristianly' with the concept of sin or acting against Christian values. Try to remember the connection between the two.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'U is for Ungodly, C is for Christian, H is for Holy' to remember the meaning of 'unchristianly'.

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