uncharitable

/ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈcha-rə-tə-bəl How to pronounce uncharitable (audio)/ (ame, mw)

uncharitable — adjective

  • uncharitablepositive
  • more uncharitablecomparative
  • most uncharitablesuperlative

1. describing a remark, opinion, or attitude that is too harsh or shows a lack of k

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describing a remark, opinion, or attitude that is too harsh or shows a lack of kindness, especially when judging someone's character or actions

例句

Her uncharitable comments about Rohan's presentation hurt his confidence.

uncharitable comments about [something]

Tomás tried not to make uncharitable jokes about his sister's new haircut.

同義詞
  • harsh

    more direct and common; can describe any form of severity, not only in judgment

  • critical

    more neutral; focuses on pointing out flaws rather than being unfair

  • mean-spirited

    more informal; emphasises the intentional cruelty behind a remark

  • unkind

    broader in meaning; covers any lack of kindness, not specific to judgment

反義詞
  • charitable

    direct opposite; kind and forgiving when judging others

  • generous

    broader; willing to give credit or the benefit of the doubt

  • kind

    general opposite; describes warm, caring behaviour

用法筆記

Most often used to describe specific remarks, opinions, interpretations, or judgments rather than people. The phrase 'uncharitable person' is less common but still used.

常見錯誤

❌He was uncharitable and refused to donate money.
✅He was uncharitable to judge her so harshly without knowing the full story.
💡In modern usage uncharitable refers to harsh or unfair judgment of others, not a lack of financial generosity.