Synonyms of unholy
6 similar words · 10 opposite words
Another word for unholy is profane. Other synonyms of unholy are impure, impious, unhallowed and mishallowed. The opposite of unholy is holy.
Synonyms and similar words for unholy
adjectiveNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
- mishallowedConsecrated to evil uses, or by unhallowed means.
- profaneUnclean; ritually impure; unholy, desecrating a holy place or thing.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- impiousNot pious.
- impureUnhallowed; defiled by something unholy, either physically by an objectionable substance, or morally by guilt or sin.
- unhallowedNot hallowed or blessed; unholy.
- common obsoleteProfane; polluted.
Opposite of unholy
adjectiveNot holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
- holyRevered in a religion.
- blessedWorthy of worship; holy.
- celestial
- divine
- hallowedConsecrated or sanctified; sacred, holy.
- heavenlyOf or pertaining to Heaven, the eternal celestial abode of God or the gods.
- godly
- sacredCharacterized by solemn religious ceremony or religious use, especially, in a positive sense; consecrated, made holy.
- devoutful obsolete
- sanctimonious archaic
Meaning of unholy
- adjective Not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
- adjective Dreadful, terrible, excessive, or otherwise atrocious.
unholy in other languages
Questions about synonyms of unholy
- What is another word for unholy?
- Unholy has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as profane, impure, impious, unhallowed and mishallowed.
- What is the opposite of unholy?
- The opposite of unholy is holy. Other antonyms of unholy are sacred, heavenly, blessed and hallowed.
- What does unholy mean?
- Unholy means not holy; (by extension) evil, impure, or otherwise perverted.
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