Synonyms of impious
38 similar words · 15 opposite words
Another word for impious is profane. Other synonyms of impious are ungodly, impure, irreverent, insolent and unhallowed. The opposite of impious is pious.
Synonyms and similar words for impious
adjectiveNot pious.
- blasphemousLacking piety or respect for the sacred; resembling blasphemy.
- undevoutNot devout.
- ungodlyOf a person: lacking reverence for God; of an action: not in accordance with God's will or religious teachings.
- unholy
- unpiousNot pious.
- impureUnhallowed; defiled by something unholy, either physically by an objectionable substance, or morally by guilt or sin.
- mishallowedConsecrated to evil uses, or by unhallowed means.
- profaneUnclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
- unhallowedNot hallowed or blessed; unholy.
- common obsoleteProfane; polluted.
adjectiveLacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.
- impertinent
- insolentInsulting in manner or words, particularly in an arrogant or insubordinate manner.
- irreverentLacking respect; not having or not showing respect for or seriousness towards something that is usually treated with...
- audacious
- bold
- get wise
- bold-faced
- bold as brassVery bold; very forward or impudent.
- brassy
- malapert literaryCheeky, impudent, saucy.
- brazen
- brazen-facedImpudent; open and without shame.
- cheeky
- chutzpadikShowing chutzpah; not showing due respect; impudent; impertinent; brazen.
- cute
- faceyA surname.
- familiar
- flippant
- flip
- forward
- fresh
- impudentNot showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent.
- petulantForward; pert; insolent; wanton.
- sassy US
- saucyImpertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.
- cocket obsoletePert; saucy.
- dicacious rareTalkative; pert; saucy.
- pert rareEspecially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent.
Opposite of impious
adjectiveNot pious.
- piousOf or pertaining to piety, exhibiting piety, devout, god-fearing.
- Allah-fearingDevoutly Muslim; pious; very Islamic.
- devout
- frumPious, observant; committed to obeying all the laws of Judaism.
- godfearing
- heavenly-mindedDevout; heavenly; pious; of pure mind.
- godly
- observant
- practicing
- sainted
- devoutful obsolete
- inward obsolete
- piteous obsolete
- religionary obsoleteRelating to religion; pious.
- sanctimonious archaic
Meaning of impious
- adjective Not pious.
- adjective Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god.
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Questions about synonyms of impious
- What is another word for impious?
- Impious has 38 synonyms on Word.ws, such as profane, ungodly, impure, irreverent, insolent, unhallowed, impudent and mishallowed.
- What is the opposite of impious?
- The opposite of impious is pious. Other antonyms of impious are heavenly-minded, Allah-fearing and frum.
- What does impious mean?
- Impious means not pious.
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