unholy

• Bezeichnet etwas Sündhaftes, Gottloses oder moralisch Verwerfliches; umgangssprachlich auch zur Betonung von etwas Extremem oder Unangenehmem.

Describes something that is wicked, sinful, or morally wrong; also used informally to emphasize something extreme or unpleasant.

1. Not sacred or consecratedB2formal

   Not made holy or blessed; not dedicated to a religious purpose.

   Unheilig

   • The old chapel was used for unholy purposes after it was abandoned.
   • They buried him in unholy ground.
   • The ritual was considered unholy by the local clergy.

   Synonymeimpiousirreligiousprofaneseculartemporalunconsecratedunsanctifiedworldly

   Antonymeblessedconsecratedholysacred

2. Extremely wicked or sinfulB2formal

   Characterized by extreme evil, cruelty, or immorality.

   Unheilig

   • The dictator committed unholy acts against his own people.
   • The villain's unholy laughter echoed through the dungeon.
   • They formed an unholy alliance to seize power.

   Synonymecorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulwicked

   Antonymegodlyholypiousrighteousvirtuous

3. Unrighteous or morally wrongC1formal

   Having committed actions that are considered morally wrong or unjust.

   Unheilig

   • He led an unholy life, full of deceit and betrayal.
   • The unholy deeds of the corrupt official were finally exposed.
   • She sought redemption for her unholy past.

   Synonymecorruptevilimmoralimpiousiniquitousprofanesinfulungodlyunrighteouswicked

   Antonymegoodjustmoralrighteousvirtuous