Unholier: meaning, definitions and examples

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unholier

 

[ ʌnˈhoʊliər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

moral condition

Unholier is the comparative form of the adjective 'unholy,' meaning more wicked or sinful in nature. It describes a state of depravity that is worse than being simply unholy.

Synonyms

more corrupt, more sinful, more wicked

Examples of usage

  • His actions were unholier than ever before.
  • She felt that the unholier aspects of society were becoming more pronounced.
  • The unholier temptations led him down a dark path.

Translations

Translations of the word "unholier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais impuro

🇮🇳 अधिक अपवित्र

🇩🇪 unheiligere

🇮🇩 lebih tidak suci

🇺🇦 більш нечистий

🇵🇱 bardziej nieświęty

🇯🇵 より不浄な

🇫🇷 plus impur

🇪🇸 más impuro

🇹🇷 daha kirli

🇰🇷 더 불결한

🇸🇦 أكثر نجاسة

🇨🇿 více nečistý

🇸🇰 viac nečistý

🇨🇳 更不洁

🇸🇮 bolj nečist

🇮🇸 meira óhrein

🇰🇿 аса лассыз

🇬🇪 მეტი უხეში

🇦🇿 daha qeyri-tam

🇲🇽 más impuro

Word origin

The word 'unholier' is derived from the base word 'holy,' which originates from the Old English term 'halig,' meaning 'sacred' or 'divine.' The prefix 'un-' denotes negation, thus transforming 'holy' into 'unholy,' which suggests a lack of holiness or sanctity. The comparative form 'unholier' was formed by adding the suffix 'er,' which is commonly used in English to compare two qualities. The evolution of the term has been influenced by religious and moral contexts throughout history, often invoking concepts of sinfulness, evil, and moral decay. In literature and religious texts, 'unholier' is used to emphasize a degradation of virtue or rise in malevolence. Over the centuries, this term has often been used to discuss the moral landscape and the struggle between good and evil, reflecting societal fears and the complexities of human nature.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,671, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.