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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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