unworldly

(-wʉrld)

adjective

  1. not of or limited to this world; unearthly
  2. not concerned with the affairs, pleasures, etc. of this world
  3. not worldly-wise; unsophisticated

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See unworldly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective un·world·li·er, un·world·li·est
  1. Not of this world; spiritual.
  2. Concerned with matters of the spirit or soul.
  3. Not wise to the ways of the world; naive: “This now is the story of an unworldly young scientist” (John Simon).

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  • un·worldˈli·ness noun

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