Synonyms for

Unholy

Verb / ʌˈnhəʊli: / Another word for unholy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not morally or spiritually pure or acceptable

Synonyms & similar words

wicked infernal hellish fiendish sinful satanic diabolical holy diabolic demonic unhallowed sinful wicked impure profane sacrilegious irreligious ungodly godless blasphemous unrighteous unpious unreligious immoral corrupt depraved vile base iniquitous nefarious diabolical

Example sentences

  1. The unholy alliance between the two groups was a cause for concern.
  2. The priest warned the congregation about the dangers of unholy thoughts.
  3. The unholy mess in the kitchen was a result of the children's cooking experiment.
  4. The unholy screams of the haunted house scared the visitors.
  5. The unholy ritual was stopped by the authorities before it could be completed.

Quotes

  • 'The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. An evil soul producing holy witness Is like a villain with a smiling cheek. A goodly apple rotten at the heart. O, what a goodly outside falsehood hath!' - William Shakespeare
  • 'The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.' - Edmund Burke
  • 'I have seen the light and it is not all white. It is cobalt blue, the color of childhood, of the Virgin's cloak, of Crayola crayons.' - Louise Erdrich

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