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unholy

[uhn-hoh-lee] / ʌnˈhoʊ li /
ADJECTIVE
sacrilegious
Synonyms
STRONG
unhallowed
WEAK
base blameful corrupt culpable depraved dishonest evil godless guilty heinous immoral impious iniquitous irreligious irreverent irreverential profane sinful ungodly unsanctified vile wicked
Antonyms
WEAK
godly holy pious reasonable religious sensible
ADJECTIVE
outrageous
Synonyms
WEAK
appalling awful barbarous dreadful horrendous shocking uncivilized unearthly ungodly unnatural unreasonable
Antonyms
WEAK
godly holy pious reasonable religious sensible

Example Sentences

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The leader of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa, believes younger voters are tired of "unholy alliances" and "poor governance" in previous coalitions, and that the party is listening to Gen Z voters.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

At times, when throws were pilfered or just launched over the back with no jumper and seemingly no communication, it was an unholy mess.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

A God’s-eye view captures sparks and flames tearing a circle around his unholy play.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

These are images that evoke nature as a force at apparent odds with fashion, holy vs. unholy.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

They were an unholy mess, tangled so badly the gangline was in knots.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen