ungodly
/ʌn'gɔdli/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Wicked, sinful, or morally wrong: Describes actions, behaviors, or people that are considered contrary to divine law or religious principles.
- Outrageous, unreasonable, or inconvenient: Used informally to describe something that is extreme, shocking, or occurring at an inappropriate time.
Usage
- The primary meaning relates to a lack of reverence for God or religious morality.
- The informal meaning is used for emphasis, often to complain about something being excessive or inconvenient.
Examples
- Relating to sin/wickedness:
- The tyrant was known for his ungodly cruelty.
- They were accused of performing ungodly rituals.
- Informal: outrageous/inconvenient:
- He woke me up at an ungodly hour.
- The restaurant charges an ungodly amount for a cup of coffee.
Advanced Usage
- "Ungodly noise": an extremely loud and disturbing noise.
- The construction work next door is making an ungodly noise.
- "Ungodly mess": a state of extreme disorder or filth.
- The children left an ungodly mess in the kitchen.
Variants and Related Words
- Ungodliness (noun): The state or quality of being ungodly.
- The preacher spoke against the ungodliness he saw in the city.
Synonyms
- Sinful: Characterized by or involving sin.
- Wicked: Evil or morally wrong.
- Unholy: Not sacred or consecrated; wicked.
- Outrageous (for informal use): Shockingly bad or excessive.
- Unreasonable (for informal use): Not guided by or based on good sense.
Antonyms
- Godly: Devoutly religious; pious.
- Righteous: Morally right or justifiable.
- Holy: Dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose.
Idioms and Phrases
- At an ungodly hour: At a very early or late time that is considered unreasonable or inconvenient.
- My flight departs at an ungodly hour, so I have to leave for the airport at 3 a.m.
Adjective
- characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
- iniquitous deeds
- he said it was sinful to wear lipstick
- ungodly acts