Unhallowed: meaning, definitions and examples
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unhallowed
[ ʌnˈhæl.oʊd ]
moral transgression
The term 'unhallowed' refers to something that is not sacred, unholy, or associated with evil. It often describes actions or practices that defy moral or ethical standards. Unhallowed things are typically seen as unworthy of reverence and can evoke feelings of disgust or fear. The word is often found in literary contexts, especially in relation to supernatural or ominous themes.
Synonyms
impious, profane, sacrilegious, unholy.
Examples of usage
- The unhallowed ground was avoided by all villagers.
- She performed unhallowed rituals in the dead of night.
- The unhallowed whispers of the spirits echoed through the halls.
Translations
Translations of the word "unhallowed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sagrado
🇮🇳 अनहोनी
🇩🇪 unheilig
🇮🇩 tidak suci
🇺🇦 неосвячений
🇵🇱 nieświęty
🇯🇵 不浄な
🇫🇷 sacrilège
🇪🇸 no consagrado
🇹🇷 kutsal olmayan
🇰🇷 불경스러운
🇸🇦 غير مقدس
🇨🇿 neposvěcený
🇸🇰 neposvätený
🇨🇳 不圣洁的
🇸🇮 neposvečen
🇮🇸 óhelgaður
🇰🇿 қасиетті емес
🇬🇪 უხელმძღვანელო
🇦🇿 qutsal olmayan
🇲🇽 no consagrado
Etymology
The word 'unhallowed' comes from the combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'hallowed', which means 'sacred' or 'holy'. 'Hallowed' itself is derived from the Old English word 'halgian', which means 'to make holy'. The term has been in use since the 15th century and is often found in literary works, particularly within the context of religion and morality. Over time, 'unhallowed' has been used to describe various forms of wrongdoing or actions that go against sacred traditions. Its usage in literature, especially in works like Shakespeare's 'Hamlet', has solidified its connection with darkness and moral decay.