English adjective: unholy | |||
1. | unholy not hallowed or consecrated | ||
Synonyms | unhallowed | ||
Similar | profane, unconsecrated, unsanctified | ||
Attribute | holiness, sanctitude, sanctity | ||
Antonyms | holy | ||
2. | unholy extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell | ||
Samples | Something demonic in him--something that could be cruel. Fires lit up a diabolic scene. Diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils. A fiendish despot. Hellish torture. Infernal instruments of war. Satanic cruelty. Unholy grimaces. | ||
Synonyms | demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic | ||
Similar | evil | ||
Antonyms | good | ||
3. | unholy having committed unrighteous acts | ||
Samples | A sinful person. | ||
Synonyms | sinful, wicked | ||
Similar | unrighteous | ||
Antonyms | righteous | ||