unholy

• Décrit quelque chose de pervers, de pécheur ou de moralement répréhensible ; s'emploie aussi familièrement pour souligner quelque chose d'extrême ou de désagréable.

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.

   non sacré, non consacré

   • 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.

   Synonymesimpiousirreligiousprofaneseculartemporalunconsecratedunsanctifiedworldly

   Antonymesblessedconsecratedholysacred

2. Extremely wicked or sinfulB2formal

   Characterized by extreme evil, cruelty, or immorality.

   impie, sacrilège, abominable

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptdepravedevilimmoraliniquitousnefarioussinfulwicked

   Antonymesgodlyholypiousrighteousvirtuous

3. Unrighteous or morally wrongC1formal

   Having committed actions that are considered morally wrong or unjust.

   contraire à la morale

   • 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.

   Synonymescorruptevilimmoralimpiousiniquitousprofanesinfulungodlyunrighteouswicked

   Antonymesgoodjustmoralrighteousvirtuous