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Unholiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unholiness

 

[ ʌnˈhoʊlinəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

lack of sacredness

Unholiness refers to the state of lacking sacredness or being impure. It is the opposite of holiness and is often associated with sin or evil.

Synonyms

impurity, profanity, sinfulness.

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Word Description / Examples
unholiness

Duplicated entry. Please refer to the first entry for 'unholiness'.
impurity

Used to describe a state of being dirty or not pure, often in moral, physical, or chemical contexts.

  • The impurity of the water made it unsafe to drink.
  • The monk warned against the impurity of thoughts.
profanity

Refers to language or behavior that shows disrespect towards something sacred or moral values. It usually has a negative connotation.

  • His speech was filled with profanity.
  • The movie was criticized for its excessive use of profanity.
sinfulness

Usually used in a religious context to describe actions or behaviors that are considered sinful or morally wrong.

  • The preacher condemned the sinfulness of lying.
  • She repented for her sinfulness during the prayer.

Examples of usage

  • The unholiness of the ritual offended the devout followers.
  • The presence of darkness in the room added to the sense of unholiness.
Context #2 | Noun

lack of sanctity

Unholiness can also be defined as the absence of sanctity or divine quality. It signifies a lack of reverence or respect for sacred things.

Synonyms

irreverence, profaneness, sacrilege.

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Word Description / Examples
unholiness

This word is often used in religious or moral contexts to describe someone or something that lacks holiness or sacredness.

  • The unholiness of his actions shocked the entire congregation
irreverence

Typically used when someone shows a lack of respect towards someone or something usually regarded with respect or reverence. It has a slightly less severe tone than some of the other words.

  • His irreverence towards authorities often got him in trouble
sacrilege

Appropriate in situations where there is a blatant misuse or disrespect of something sacred or holy. Often used in the context of religious traditions or practices.

  • The act of tearing pages from the holy book was seen as sacrilege by the community
profaneness

Used to describe behavior or language that is deeply disrespectful towards what is considered sacred. It carries a strong negative connotation.

  • People were shocked by the profaneness of the graffiti on the church wall

Examples of usage

  • The desecration of the temple symbolized the unholiness of the invaders.
  • The unholiness of their actions was condemned by the religious leaders.

Translations

Translations of the word "unholiness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impiedade

🇮🇳 पवित्रता का अभाव

🇩🇪 Unheiligkeit

🇮🇩 ketidak-kudusan

🇺🇦 непоштивість

🇵🇱 bezbożność

🇯🇵 不敬

🇫🇷 impureté

🇪🇸 impiedad

🇹🇷 kutsallık

🇰🇷 부정함

🇸🇦 عدم التقديس

🇨🇿 neposvěcenost

🇸🇰 neposvätnosť

🇨🇳 不神圣

🇸🇮 nesvetečnost

🇮🇸 vanhelgi

🇰🇿 қасиетті емес

🇬🇪 უწმინდურობა

🇦🇿 müqəddəs olmayan

🇲🇽 impiedad

Etymology

The term 'unholiness' originated from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'holiness' (meaning the quality or state of being holy or sacred). The concept of unholiness has been prevalent in various religious and spiritual traditions, where it is often associated with impurity, sin, or lack of sanctity. The word serves to denote the opposite of holiness and is used to describe actions, places, or individuals that are considered unholy or impure.

See also: holily, holiness, holy, unholy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,559, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.