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Profaneness: meaning, definitions and examples

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profaneness

 

[ prəˈfeɪnnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,344 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.