UNGODLY

iniquitous, sinful, ungodly

(adjective) characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin; “iniquitous deeds”; “he said it was sinful to wear lipstick”; “ungodly acts”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Adjective

ungodly (comparative more ungodly or ungodlier, superlative most ungodly or ungodliest)

Of a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.

Synonyms: impious, irreligious, irreverent

Antonyms: godly, observant, pious, reverent

Immoral, sinful, or wicked.

Synonyms: Thesaurus:evil, Thesaurus:immoral

Antonym: Thesaurus:virtuous

(informal) Extreme; unreasonable.

Synonyms: dreadful, indecent, outrageous

Etymology 2

Adverb

ungodly (comparative more ungodly, superlative most ungodly)

(obsolete) In an impious, irreverent, or ungodly manner; ungodlily. [16th–17th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Un*god"ly, a.

1. Not godly; not having regard for God; disobedient to God; wicked; impious; sinful.

2. Polluted by sin or wickedness. The hours of this ungodly day. Shak.

– Un*god"li*ly, adv.

– Un*god"li*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.

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