Unholy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ʌnˈhəʊli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Unholy is an adjective meaning Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
Meaning
Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
More Meanings
- Dreadful, terrible, excessive, or otherwise atrocious.
Example Sentences
What an unholy mess your room is in!
The priest's unholy behaviour brought the church into disrepute.
I've been spending an unholy amount of time trying to write a novel!
“Florida has struck an unholy bargain with the Trump administration,” one speaker said. “People are not getting food, hygiene, or medical care. These conditions are substandard and cause irreparable harm.”
Word Forms
- unholier
- unholiest
Synonyms for unholy
Depending on context, synonyms include common, mishallowed, profane, unhallowed, evil, wicked.
Antonyms for unholy
Common opposites include holy, blessed, celestial, devoutful, divine, hallowed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include profane, evil, sinful, diabolical, wicked, unrighteous.
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