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unworldly

[uhn-wurld-lee] / ʌnˈwɜrld li /




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“The Rise of Silas Lapham,” about an honest but unworldly self-made entrepreneur among Boston nabobs, dwells in the nuances of etiquette and morals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026

It’s impressive enough as it stands, but when the skirt opens to reveal a team of dancers inside of it as Gaga transitions from “Bloody Mary” to “Abracadabra,” it seems almost unworldly.

From Salon ● Apr. 16, 2025

"Chalamet is elfin and puckish, unworldly and possessed of a Paddingtonian innocence and charm - and a nice singing voice - without being insufferable," he wrote.

From BBC ● Dec. 5, 2023

We know by his spectacles that Tim is unworldly in all the things in which Hawk is very well versed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023

Other friends told the Marches that they had lost all chance of being remembered in the rich old lady’s will, but the unworldly Marches only said...

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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