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uncharitable

|un-char-i-ta-ble|

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/ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbl/

not kind

Etymology
Etymology Information

'uncharitable' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uncharitable,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'charitable' meant 'generous or kind.'

Historical Evolution

'uncharitable' changed from the Middle English word 'uncharitable' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not generous or kind,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not generous or kind in judgment or behavior.

His uncharitable remarks hurt her feelings.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41