Definition

Not related to academic study or research; lacking scholarly qualities.

Example

His arguments were considered unscholarly and not based on proper research.

Conversation

Did you read that article on the latest research findings?

Yeah, but I found it a bit unscholarly for my taste.

I agree! It lacked proper citations and depth.

Exactly, it's frustrating when sources aren't rigorous.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unscholarly → It is formed from the prefix 'un-' (meaning not) and 'scholarly' (from 'scholar', which comes from Latin 'scholaris', meaning of a school or student). The word 'unscholarly' means not characteristic of a scholar or lacking scholarly qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'scholarly', which relates to being a student or learned. This helps you remember that 'unscholarly' describes something that is not scholarly or lacking in academic qualities.

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