unholiness
/ʌn'houlinis/
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
Noun
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the quality of being unholy
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