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holiness Antonyms

Opposite of holiness

Pinning down the opposite of holiness requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or spiritually pure and devoted to God.

Usage Example

"The ancient monastery was a place of quiet contemplation and profound unholiness."

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unholiness
profaneness
impiety
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sinfulness
wickedness
godlessness
sacrilege
irreverence

Similar words to holiness

Words similar to holiness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sanctity
sacredness
godliness
saintliness
piety
devoutness
righteousness
blessedness
See all synonyms of holiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Holiness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/holiness
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