Definition of unedifying
- not morally, intellectually, or spiritually improving
- unpleasant, discouraging, or embarrassing in a way that provides no positive value
Usage examples of unedifying
The debate was unedifying because the candidates traded insults instead of explaining their policies.
The documentary promised analysis, but its cruel gossip about private tragedies was unedifying.
Watching coworkers mock a struggling intern was an unedifying experience that taught nothing except how badly adults can behave.