Godless: meaning, definitions and examples

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godless

 

[ ˈɡɒdləs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

religion

Not accepting or acknowledging the existence of God; irreligious.

Synonyms

atheistic, irreligious, unbelieving

Examples of usage

  • He was raised in a godless household where religion was never discussed.
  • The godless philosopher argued against the existence of a higher power.
Context #2 | Adjective

morality

Lacking moral principles; wicked or evil.

Synonyms

immoral, sinful, unprincipled

Examples of usage

  • The godless criminal showed no remorse for his actions.
  • The godless behavior of the dictator led to widespread suffering.

Translations

Translations of the word "godless" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sem Deus

🇮🇳 नास्तिक

🇩🇪 gottlos

🇮🇩 tanpa Tuhan

🇺🇦 безбожний

🇵🇱 bezbożny

🇯🇵 神を信じない

🇫🇷 sans Dieu

🇪🇸 sin Dios

🇹🇷 tanrısız

🇰🇷 신 없이

🇸🇦 بدون إله

🇨🇿 bezbožný

🇸🇰 bezbožný

🇨🇳 无神论的

🇸🇮 brezbožni

🇮🇸 guðlaus

🇰🇿 құдайсыз

🇬🇪 უღმერთო

🇦🇿 tanrısız

🇲🇽 sin Dios

Etymology

The word 'godless' originated in the early 16th century and is derived from the combination of 'god' and 'less'. It was first used to describe those who did not believe in or accept the existence of God. Over time, the term has also been used to reference individuals who lack moral principles or behave in a wicked manner. The concept of being godless has been a subject of philosophical and religious debate throughout history.

See also: god, goddess, godlike, godliness, godly, godmother, gods.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,019, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.