Unedifying
verb (used with object), edified, edifying.
1.
to instruct or benefit, especially morally or spiritually; uplift:
religious paintings that edify the viewer.
adjective
1.
not having the result of improving morality, intellect, etc
verb -fies, -fying, -fied
1.
(transitive) to improve the morality, intellect, etc, of, esp by instruction
verb
to inform or enlighten intellectually or spiritually
Word Origin
Latin aedes ‘building’ + -ficare ‘to make’
Usage Note
transitive
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