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Unholiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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unholiest

 

[ ʌnˈhoʊliɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

degree of sinfulness

The term 'unholiest' refers to something that is exceptionally wicked or morally reprehensible. It is often used to emphasize a profound lack of righteousness or purity. This word can be applied in religious contexts to denote actions, behaviors, or entities that are considered the most sinful or impure. In literature and speech, it may serve to express a heightened sense of evil or degradation, contrasting sharply with ideas of holiness.

Synonyms

most immoral, most sinful, wickedest

Examples of usage

  • The unholiest of acts can lead to dire consequences.
  • He sought vengeance against the unholiest forces in his life.
  • In the story, the unholiest witch cast a curse on the village.

Translations

Translations of the word "unholiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 o mais ímpio

🇮🇳 सबसे अधर्म

🇩🇪 der unheiligste

🇮🇩 paling tidak suci

🇺🇦 найбезбожніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej nieświęty

🇯🇵 最も不聖なる

🇫🇷 le plus impur

🇪🇸 el más impío

🇹🇷 en kutsal olmayan

🇰🇷 가장 불경스러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر كفرًا

🇨🇿 nejneposvátnější

🇸🇰 najneposvätnejší

🇨🇳 最不神圣的

🇸🇮 najmanj sveti

🇮🇸 óhelgasti

🇰🇿 ең анайы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე არასწორი

🇦🇿 ən günahsız

🇲🇽 el más impío

Etymology

The word 'unholiest' is derived from the root 'holy,' which comes from the Old English 'halig,' meaning 'sacred, consecrated.' The prefix 'un-' indicates negation, transforming the meaning to imply the absence of holiness. The concept of holiness has deep roots in religious traditions, signifying a state of sacredness often associated with the divine. Over centuries, the evolution of language allowed the formation of comparative and superlative forms of adjectives, which led to the creation of terms like 'unholiest' to articulate levels of sinfulness or moral degradation. This word often appears in religious texts and moral discussions, as it encapsulates the extreme of moral failure and serves as a stark contrast to themes of virtue and sanctity.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,347, 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.