Synonyms of unholy

Adjective


1. unholy (vs. holy), unhallowed, profane, unconsecrated, unsanctified

usage: not hallowed or consecrated

2. demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic, unholy, evil (vs. good)

usage: extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell; "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"

3. sinful, unholy, wicked, unrighteous (vs. righteous)

usage: having committed unrighteous acts; "a sinful person"

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Definition and meaning of unholy (Dictionary)