unchristianlike
Against church teachings
Unchristianlike describes behavior or attitudes contrary to Christian virtues—lacking charity, forgiveness, or compassion: It seemed unchristianlike to turn away the hungry stranger.
The word implies hypocrisy when applied to professed Christians whose conduct contradicts their faith.
Unchristian is the more common form.
Contrary to ethical principles
- sinfulViolating moral law
- unrighteousMorally wrong or evil
- ungodlyWicked or outrageous
- unholyWicked, impious, sinful
wicked · depraved · corrupt · dishonest · unscrupulous · unprincipled · deceitful · unethical
Harshly critical, ungracious
- heartlessLacking pity or mercy
- mercilessShowing no clemency
- cruelWillfully causing suffering
- pitilessLacking any compassion
uncompassionate · unsympathetic · cold · callous · hardhearted · inhumane · unforgiving · inhospitable
Rejecting differing beliefs
- bigotedStubbornly intolerant of others
- prejudicedBiased against a group
- narrow-mindedIntolerant of differing views
- judgmentalInclined to criticize others
exclusionary · sectarian · dogmatic · parochial · insular · provincial · illiberal · unaccepting
Lacking sympathy or consideration
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- discourteousLacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
- contemptuousShowing open disrespect
disdainful · scornful · mocking · belittling · cruel · malicious · vindictive · hurtful
immoral
Contrary to ethical principles
- sinfulViolating moral law
- unrighteousMorally wrong or evil
- ungodlyWicked or outrageous
unholy · wicked · depraved · corrupt · dishonest · unscrupulous · unprincipled · deceitful · unethical · amoral
uncharitable
Harshly critical, ungracious
pitiless · uncompassionate · unsympathetic · cold · callous · hardhearted · inhumane · unforgiving · inhospitable · selfish
intolerant
Rejecting differing beliefs
- bigotedStubbornly intolerant of others
- prejudicedBiased against a group
- narrow-mindedIntolerant of differing views
judgmental · exclusionary · sectarian · dogmatic · parochial · insular · provincial · illiberal · unaccepting · condemning
unkind
Lacking sympathy or consideration
- uncivilLacking basic politeness
- discourteousLacking good manners
- disrespectfulShowing lack of regard
contemptuous · disdainful · scornful · mocking · belittling · cruel · malicious · vindictive · hurtful · inconsiderate
unchristianlikeChristlike
Resembling the Savior's character
unchristianlikecharitable
Giving to those needing
compassionate · forgiving · merciful · loving · kind