uncharitable
/ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈcha-rə-tə-bəl How to pronounce uncharitable (audio)/ (ame, mw)
uncharitable — 形容詞
- uncharitablepositive
- more uncharitablecomparative
- most uncharitablesuperlative
1. describing a remark, opinion, or attitude that is too harsh or shows a lack of k
刻薄；苛刻
對他人過於嚴厲或不公平的
describing a remark, opinion, or attitude that is too harsh or shows a lack of kindness, especially when judging someone's character or actions
Her uncharitable comments about Rohan's presentation hurt his confidence.
她對 Rohan 簡報的苛刻評論傷害了他的自信。
uncharitable comments about [something]
Tomás tried not to make uncharitable jokes about his sister's new haircut.
Tomás 盡量不對妹妹的新髮型說刻薄笑話。
The review was full of uncharitable remarks that did not reflect the film's quality.
那篇評論充滿了苛刻的言辭，並未反映電影的真實品質。
Leo's uncharitable reaction to Adina's mistake made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
Leo 對 Adina 失誤的刻薄反應讓房間裡每個人都感到不自在。
Sade's uncharitable comment about the neighbour's fence made her husband frown at the dinner table.
Sade 對鄰居圍籬的苛刻評論，讓她的丈夫在晚餐桌上皺起了眉頭。
- 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
- 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.