Ungodlier: meaning, definitions and examples

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ungodlier

 

[ ʌnˈɡɑːdliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

moral quality

Ungodlier refers to a comparative form of ungodly, meaning more immoral or wicked in nature. It describes actions, behaviors, or attitudes that are further removed from what is considered holy or righteous.

Synonyms

more immoral, more sinful, more wicked

Examples of usage

  • The ungodlier choices led to his downfall.
  • Her ungodlier thoughts sparked controversy.
  • The ungodlier acts were condemned by the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "ungodlier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 menos divino

🇮🇳 अधर्मिक

🇩🇪 weniger göttlich

🇮🇩 kurang ilahi

🇺🇦 менш божественний

🇵🇱 mniej boski

🇯🇵 神聖でない

🇫🇷 moins divin

🇪🇸 menos divino

🇹🇷 daha az ilahi

🇰🇷 덜 신성한

🇸🇦 أقل إلهية

🇨🇿 méně božský

🇸🇰 menej božský

🇨🇳 不那么神圣

🇸🇮 manj božanski

🇮🇸 minna guðdómlegur

🇰🇿 аз құдайлық

🇬🇪 მხოლოდ ნაკლებად ღვთიური

🇦🇿 daha az ilahi

🇲🇽 menos divino

Etymology

The word 'ungodlier' derives from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation, and the root 'godly', which originates from the Old English 'godlic', meaning resembling God or divine. 'Ungodly' itself has been used since the 14th century to describe actions or characteristics that oppose the nature of God or divine principles. As language evolved, the comparative form 'ungodlier' emerged to articulate a degree of immorality or wickedness, emphasizing that certain behaviors or thoughts could be considered worse than others. The usage of 'ungodlier' reflects societal views on morality and ethics, with its first recorded instances appearing in religious texts and moral literature that sought to define acceptable behavior in contrast to sinful actions.