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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 so-called "unholy alliance" - a play on the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity - is made up of Museveni, Kainerugaba, and the president's powerful brother and special adviser, Salim Saleh.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Another opponent, Lord Patten, branded the bill an "unholy legislative mess" that he said could lead to death becoming the "default solution to perceived suffering".

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

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

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

I Manuel Flores am wrapped in the unholy noise and wind from this unholy train.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads