Uncharitable

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʃærɪtəbəl/

Definitions of uncharitable

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'uncharitable' describes someone or something that is not generous or kind

Example Sentences

A1 She was uncharitable towards the homeless man asking for help.

A2 The uncharitable comments made by the politician caused controversy.

B1 The uncharitable behavior of the boss towards his employees created a toxic work environment.

B2 Her uncharitable attitude towards those in need was disheartening.

C1 The uncharitable actions of the company towards its competitors led to legal repercussions.

C2 The uncharitable decision to cut funding for the charity organization was met with widespread criticism.

Examples of uncharitable in a Sentence

formal His uncharitable remarks towards the less fortunate were met with disapproval by the community.

informal She can be quite uncharitable when it comes to sharing her snacks.

slang Don't be so uncharitable, just lend me a few bucks.

figurative Her uncharitable attitude cast a dark shadow over the charity event.

Grammatical Forms of uncharitable

past tense

uncharitabled

plural

uncharitables

comparative

more uncharitable

superlative

most uncharitable

present tense

is uncharitable

future tense

will be uncharitable

perfect tense

has been uncharitable

continuous tense

is being uncharitable

singular

uncharitable

positive degree

uncharitable

infinitive

to be uncharitable

gerund

being uncharitable

participle

uncharitabling

Origin and Evolution of uncharitable

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'uncharitable' originated from the Latin word 'caritas' which means 'charity' or 'love'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning of lacking charity or love.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'uncharitable' has retained its original meaning of lacking charity or kindness, but has also come to encompass a broader sense of being stingy or unwilling to help others.