Impious: meaning, definitions and examples
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impious
[ ɪmˈpaɪəs ]
behavior
not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god
Synonyms
irreligious, profane, sacrilegious
Examples of usage
- His impious remarks about the church caused quite a scandal.
- She was known for her impious behavior towards religious symbols.
- The impious act of desecrating the temple angered the local community.
morality
wicked, sinful, lacking religious or moral principles
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The impious ruler was feared by his subjects for his cruel ways.
- His impious actions led to his downfall and eventual exile.
- The impious decision to steal from the church was met with swift justice.
Translations
Translations of the word "impious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ímpio
🇮🇳 धार्मिक नहीं
🇩🇪 gottlos
🇮🇩 durhaka
🇺🇦 безбожний
🇵🇱 bezbożny
🇯🇵 不敬虔な (ふけいけんな)
🇫🇷 impie
🇪🇸 impío
🇹🇷 dinsiz
🇰🇷 불경건한
🇸🇦 كافر
🇨🇿 bezbožný
🇸🇰 bezbožný
🇨🇳 不敬的 (bù jìng de)
🇸🇮 brezbožen
🇮🇸 guðlaus
🇰🇿 құдайсыз
🇬🇪 უღვთო
🇦🇿 dinsiz
🇲🇽 impío
Word origin
The word 'impious' has its roots in Latin, derived from the combination of 'in-' (not) and 'pius' (pious). It first appeared in English in the 16th century, originally used to describe actions or beliefs that showed a lack of reverence towards gods or religious principles. Over time, 'impious' has come to be associated with behaviors that are morally wrong or wicked, reflecting a disregard for religious or moral values.