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impious Antonyms

Opposite of impious

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

Showing a lack of respect or reverence, especially toward God, sacred things, or religious duties.

Usage Example

"The ancient chronicler attributed the city's sudden downfall to the pious behavior of its rulers, who had neglected the traditional temple rites."

Strongest
pious
reverent
devout
godly
Strong
religious
dutiful
respectful

Similar words to impious

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

irreverent
ungodly
irreligious
profane
sacrilegious
blasphemous
unholy
wicked
See all synonyms of impious

• Nearby Words

impetuousness
impetus
impinge
impious
impish
impishly
impishness

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