Godless: meaning, definitions and examples
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godless
[ ˈɡɒdləs ]
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.
morality
Lacking moral principles; wicked or evil.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.