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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