Profaneness: meaning, definitions and examples
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profaneness
[ prəˈfeɪnnəs ]
inappropriate language
The quality or state of being profane; irreverence or disrespect for sacred things; irreverent or obscene language or behavior.
Synonyms
blasphemy, irreverence, obscenity
Examples of usage
- He was reprimanded for his profaneness in the church.
- She was shocked by the profaneness of the comedian's jokes.
lack of respect
The lack of respect for something sacred or holy.
Synonyms
contempt, disrespect, sacrilege
Examples of usage
- The desecration of the temple showed a complete disregard for the profaneness of the site.
- His profaneness towards the traditions of his ancestors was deeply troubling.
Translations
Translations of the word "profaneness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 profanação
🇮🇳 अपवित्रता
🇩🇪 Profanität
🇮🇩 kekotoran
🇺🇦 профанація
🇵🇱 profanacja
🇯🇵 冒涜
🇫🇷 profanation
🇪🇸 profanación
🇹🇷 kutsallık
🇰🇷 모독
🇸🇦 تدنيس
🇨🇿 profanace
🇸🇰 profanácia
🇨🇳 亵渎
🇸🇮 profanacija
🇮🇸 vanhelgun
🇰🇿 қасиетсіздік
🇬🇪 სიწმინდის შეურაცხყოფა
🇦🇿 müqəddəsliyi pozmaq
🇲🇽 profanación
Word origin
The word 'profaneness' originated from the Middle English 'profanesse', which came from the Old French 'profanite' and ultimately from the Latin 'profanitas'. The concept of profaneness has long been associated with the disrespect or irreverence towards sacred or holy things, often leading to societal taboos and cultural clashes. Throughout history, various religious and cultural beliefs have influenced the perception and consequences of profaneness in different societies.
See also: profanity.