Unworldly
adjective
Not familiar with the ways of the world, innocent and naive.
The unworldly teenager was easily deceived by the stranger.
Often appears as...
- unworldly individual
- an unworldly perception
adjective
Focused on spiritual or metaphysical matters rather than materialistic or worldly things.
She led an unworldly lifestyle, spending her days in meditation and prayer.
Often appears as...
- unworldly pursuits
- unworldly wisdom
adjective
Beyond of what is natural or normal; eerily strange or otherworldly.
The atmosphere in the ancient forest was eerily unworldly.
Often appears as...
- unworldly realm
- unworldly feeling
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Not familiar with the ways of the world, innocent and naive.
The unworldly teenager was easily deceived by the stranger.
Often appears as...
- unworldly individual
- an unworldly perception
adjective
Focused on spiritual or metaphysical matters rather than materialistic or worldly things.
She led an unworldly lifestyle, spending her days in meditation and prayer.
Often appears as...
- unworldly pursuits
- unworldly wisdom
adjective
Beyond of what is natural or normal; eerily strange or otherworldly.
The atmosphere in the ancient forest was eerily unworldly.
Often appears as...
- unworldly realm
- unworldly feeling
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Lack of Experience
Highlights someone's innocence due to limited exposure to the complex social world.
Her unworldly view of big city life quickly changed when she moved there.
Pro Tip 2/2Easily Fooled
Such a person may be more susceptible to deception because they trust too easily.
The con artist took advantage of the unworldly old man.
Compare with
childlikeinexperienceinnocentnaivetepuresimplesophisticatedunaffected
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Carolyn Porco
American Scientist
For me, it was my first cosmic connection, on par with a first kiss. No other planet looks as unworldly or surreal as Saturn. When you see it floating in the eyepiece of your telescope, you feel as if you've uncovered mystery in the cosmos.
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Alain de Botton
English Writer
Secular thinkers have a separation between thinking and doing. They don't have a grasp of the balance sheet. The doers are selling us potted plants and pizzas while the thinkers are a little bit unworldly. Religions both think and do.
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Paul Rodgers
English Musician
Otis Redding, his voice, there was something spiritual and unworldly and at the same time, very deeply connected with the human connection and the way one feels about life in general, love, life, and everything, really.
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Pico Iyer
Indian Writer
Like any traveler, I'm always looking for those experiences that are almost unique to any place, and watching films around Alaska of the skies in winter made me want to taste those unworldly showers of light in person.
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Renee Fleming
American Musician
When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.
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Carolyn Porco
American Scientist
For me, it was my first cosmic connection, on par with a first kiss. No other planet looks as unworldly or surreal as Saturn. When you see it floating in the eyepiece of your telescope, you feel as if you've uncovered mystery in the cosmos.
Quote examples
Alain de Botton
English Writer
Secular thinkers have a separation between thinking and doing. They don't have a grasp of the balance sheet. The doers are selling us potted plants and pizzas while the thinkers are a little bit unworldly. Religions both think and do.
Quote examples
Paul Rodgers
English Musician
Otis Redding, his voice, there was something spiritual and unworldly and at the same time, very deeply connected with the human connection and the way one feels about life in general, love, life, and everything, really.
Quote examples
Pico Iyer
Indian Writer
Like any traveler, I'm always looking for those experiences that are almost unique to any place, and watching films around Alaska of the skies in winter made me want to taste those unworldly showers of light in person.
Quote examples
Renee Fleming
American Musician
When a human being without amplification makes a sound that is high and loud, it is almost unworldly.
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