UNCHRISTIANLY

unchristianly, unchristlike

(adjective) not becoming to or like a Christian; “ashamed to have to recognize how unchristianly his assumptions and motives are”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

unchristianly (comparative more unchristianly, superlative most unchristianly)

In an unchristian way.

Adjective

unchristianly (comparative more unchristianly, superlative most unchristianly)

unchristian

Source: Wiktionary


Un*chris"tian*ly, a.

Definition: Unchristian. Milton.

Un*chris"tian*ly, adv.

Definition: In an unchristian manner.

UNCHRISTIAN

Un*chris"tian, a. Etym: [Pref. un- not + Christian.]

1. Not Christian; not converted to the Christian faith; infidel.

2. Contrary to Christianity; not like or becoming a Christian; as, unchristian conduct.

Un*chris"tian, v. t. Etym: [1st pref. un- + Christian.]

Definition: To make unchristian. [Obs.] South.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee has initially been a food – chewed, not sipped. Early African tribes consume coffee by grinding the berries together, adding some animal fat, and rolling the treats into tiny edible energy balls.

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