unholiness

/ʌn'houlinis/

Thân thiện

A priest turns away from a symbol of unholiness.

Definition

Noun: 1. The quality or state of being unholy; the condition of lacking holiness or sacredness. This refers to a characteristic that is profane, impious, or not dedicated to religious or divine purposes. 2. Wickedness or sinfulness. In a broader moral sense, it can describe a state of being evil, immoral, or morally corrupt.

Usage

The word "unholiness" is a formal and somewhat literary term. It is most commonly used in religious, philosophical, or moral discussions to describe a profound lack of sanctity or moral purity. It is the abstract noun form of the adjective "unholy."

Examples

• The old tales spoke of the unholiness that permeated the cursed ground.
• The priest condemned the unholiness of their sacrilegious acts.
• In his sermon, he warned against the spiritual dangers of inner unholiness.

Advanced Usage

• Conceptual Use: The term can be used abstractly to discuss the nature of evil or profanity in theological contexts.
  • The debate centered on the metaphysical nature of unholiness versus holiness.

Variants and Related Words

• Unholy (adjective): Not holy; not sacred or religious. Profane; wicked.
  • They made an unholy alliance.
• Holiness (noun): The quality or state of being holy; sacredness.
  • The holiness of the shrine was respected by all.

Synonyms

• Impiety: Lack of reverence or respect, especially for God.
• Profaneness: The quality of being profane; irreverence or contempt for sacred things.
• Sacrilege: Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
• Sinfulness: The quality of being characterized by sin or moral wrongdoing.
• Wickedness: The quality of being evil or morally wrong.

Antonyms

• Holiness
• Sacredness
• Piety
• Saintliness

Học thuật

Noun

1. the quality of being unholy