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ungodly

/ʌnˈɡɒdli/
Meanings
  • adjective

    1. Opposite of godly; not acknowledging or revering God.

    - "His ungodly behavior led to his downfall."
    - "The ungodly were separated from the righteous in the flood."
    - "The ungodly shall not inherit the kingdom of God."
  • adjective

    2. (figuratively) Wicked, immoral, or impious.

    - "The ungodly rich often live extravagant lifestyles."
    - "The ungodly acts of the mafia are punishable by law."
    - "The ungodly are those who reject the moral law."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʌnˈɡɒdli/



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  2. /ʌnˈɡɑdli/



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Antonyms

godly , observant , pious , reverent
Synonyms

dreadful , indecent , outrageous , impious , irreligious , irreverent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ungodly
wildly , childly , mildly , brightly , nightly
Variants
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ungodlier , ungodliest , ungodly , ungodly hour
Forms
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ungodlier, ungodliest

Etymology
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Old English ungodelic, from ungod, ungodan, not godlike; akin to Old Norse ungodligr, Gothic ungods.

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  1. The term 'ungodly' appears in the Bible over 150 times.

  2. The ungodly are often depicted as being punished in religious texts, such as being consumed by fire or being separated from the righteous.

  3. The concept of the ungodly has been used throughout history to describe those who reject moral and religious values.

Related Concepts
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  1. sin: The ungodly are those who commit sin, which is an act of disobedience against God or moral law.

  2. righteous: The opposite of ungodly, the righteous are those who live in accordance with God's law and are morally upright.

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The term 'ungodly' has been used extensively in religious and moral contexts throughout history. It is often contrasted with the term 'godly' and is used to describe those who do not acknowledge or reverence God. In religious texts, the ungodly are often depicted as being punished or separated from the righteous. In modern usage, the term can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is wicked, immoral, or impious.

How to Memorize "ungodly"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone who does not believe in God and engages in immoral or wicked behavior.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ungodly' with words like 'wicked,' 'immoral,' and 'impious.'

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'ungodly' starts with the letter 'u' and is an antonym of 'godly'.

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