Definition of Unholy

1. Adjective. Not hallowed or consecrated.

Exact synonyms: Unhallowed
Attributes: Holiness, Sanctitude, Sanctity
Similar to: Profane, Unconsecrated, Unsanctified
Antonyms: Holy
Derivative terms: Unholiness

2. Adjective. Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell. "Unholy grimaces"
Exact synonyms: Demonic, Diabolic, Diabolical, Fiendish, Hellish, Infernal, Satanic
Similar to: Evil
Derivative terms: Demon, Devil, Unholiness

3. Adjective. Having committed unrighteous acts. "A sinful person"
Exact synonyms: Sinful, Wicked
Similar to: Unrighteous
Derivative terms: Sinfulness, Unholiness, Wickedness

Definition of Unholy

1. a. Not holy; unhallowed; not consecrated; hence, profane; wicked; impious.

2. a. Not holy; unhallowed; not consecrated; hence, profane; wicked; impious.

Definition of Unholy

1. Adjective. Something that is evil, impure, or otherwise perverted. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Unholy

1. holy [adj -LIER, -LIEST] - See also: holy

Lexicographical Neighbors of Unholy

unholdable
unholding
unholds
unholed
unholier
unholiest
unholily
unholiness
unholinesses
unhollowed
unholpen
unholster
unholstered
unholstering
unholsters
unholy (current term)
unholy alliance
unhomelike
unhomelikeness
unhomeliness
unhomely
unhomogenised
unhomogenized
unhoned
unhonest
unhoneyed
unhonor'd
unhonorable
unhonored
unhonour'd

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