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impious

English

Etymology

From Latin impius.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /??mpi.?s/, /?m?pa??s/

Adjective

impious (comparative more impious, superlative most impious)

  1. Not pious.
  2. Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.

Synonyms

  • irreverent
  • ungodly
  • unholy

Antonyms

  • pious

Derived terms

  • impiously
  • impiousness

Related terms

  • impiety

Translations

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impiety

English

Etymology

From Old French impieté, from Latin impietas, from in- (not) + pietas (piety), from pius (pious, devout) + -t?s (-ty, -dom).

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -a??ti

Noun

impiety (usually uncountable, plural impieties)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being impious.
  2. (countable) An impious act.
  3. (uncountable) The lack of respect for a god or something sacred.

Synonyms

  • (state of being impious): ungodliness, afgodness
  • (impious behavior): ungodliness, afgodness
  • (lack of respect): disrespect, disregard (more general)

Translations

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