Unsaintly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈseɪntli/

Definitions of unsaintly

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, such as 'unsaintly' describing someone or something that is not saintly

Example Sentences

A1 She was shocked by his unsaintly behavior at the party.

A2 The unsaintly actions of the villain in the movie were truly disturbing.

B1 The politician's unsaintly past was exposed by the media.

B2 The novel delves into the unsaintly deeds of the main character.

C1 The artist's unsaintly reputation did not diminish the value of his work.

C2 Despite his unsaintly behavior, he was still respected in the community.

Examples of unsaintly in a Sentence

formal Her behavior was deemed unsaintly by the church elders.

informal She's always up to some unsaintly antics.

slang That guy is so unsaintly, always causing trouble.

figurative The dark clouds gathered overhead, casting an unsaintly shadow over the town.

Grammatical Forms of unsaintly

• past tense: unsaintlied
• plural: unsaintlies
• comparative: more unsaintly
• superlative: most unsaintly
• present tense: unsaintly
• future tense: will unsaintly
• perfect tense: have unsaintlied
• continuous tense: is unsaintlying
• singular: unsaintly
• positive degree: unsaintly
• infinitive: to unsaintly
• gerund: unsaintlying
• participle: unsaintlied

Origin and Evolution of unsaintly

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsaintly' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'saintly' meaning 'holy or virtuous'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe actions or behaviors that were not in accordance with the qualities of a saint, the word 'unsaintly' has evolved to encompass a broader range of negative or immoral characteristics.