irreligiousness
/,iri'lidʤəsnis/ Cách viết khác : (irreligiosity) /irreligiosity/
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Definition
Noun: - The quality or state of being irreligious; lack of religious feeling or principle: The word "irreligiousness" refers to the characteristic of not being religious, devout, or pious. It denotes an absence of religious belief, observance, or sentiment.
Usage
"Irreligiousness" is a formal noun used to describe a general condition or trait. It is often used in academic, philosophical, or sociological discussions about belief systems. - It typically functions as the subject or object in a sentence. - It describes an abstract quality rather than a specific action.
Examples
- The scholar's work examined the irreligiousness prevalent in modern secular societies.
- His irreligiousness was evident in his complete disregard for any form of ritual or worship.
- They were criticized not for their beliefs, but for the aggressive irreligiousness with which they mocked the faithful.
Advanced Usage
- "A profound irreligiousness": Used to emphasize a deep-seated or fundamental lack of religious sentiment.
- The novel's protagonist is marked by a profound irreligiousness that shapes his worldview.
- "Cultural irreligiousness": Refers to a lack of religiosity as a characteristic of a group or society.
- Some analysts point to a growing cultural irreligiousness among the youth.
Variants and Related Words
- Irreligious (adj): Not religious; indifferent or hostile to religion.
- He held irreligious views that often sparked debate.
- Irreligion (n): Indifference or hostility to religion, or the absence of religion.
- His philosophy bordered on outright irreligion.
- Irreligiosity (n): A synonym for "irreligiousness," meaning the state of being irreligious.
- The report measured levels of irreligiosity across different regions.
Synonyms
- Godlessness: The state of not believing in God or a god.
- Impiety: Lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god.
- Ungodliness: The quality of being wicked or not respectful of God.
- Secularism: The principle of separation of the state from religious institutions.
Antonyms
- Religiosity: The quality of being religious; piety.
- Devoutness: The state of being deeply religious; piousness.
- Piety: The quality of being religious or reverent.
Noun
- the quality of not being devout