blasphemous

• Beschreibt Äußerungen oder Handlungen, die Gott oder heilige Dinge verunglimpfen, verspotten oder mit Verachtung behandeln; auch im weiteren Sinne für respektlose oder unfromme Rede und Taten.

Describes speech or actions that show disrespect or contempt for God or sacred things.

1. Irreverent toward the sacredC1formal

   Showing a gross lack of respect for something considered holy or sacred.

   Blasphemisch

   • His speech was considered blasphemous by the religious community.
   • The painting was deemed blasphemous for its depiction of sacred figures.
   • She was accused of making blasphemous statements during the debate.

   Synonymegodlessimpiousirreverentprofanesacrilegiousungodlyunholy

   Antonymedevoutgodlyholypiousrespectfulreverentsacredworshipful

2. Profane or cursingC1formal

   Characterized by the use of profanity or cursing, often in a disrespectful manner.

   Gotteslästerlich

   • The comedian's routine was filled with blasphemous jokes.
   • He was fired for his blasphemous language in the workplace.
   • The novel was banned for its blasphemous content.

   Synonymefoul-mouthedimpiousirreverentobsceneprofanesacrilegiousswearingvulgar

   Antonymepiousrespectfulreverent