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piety Antonyms
Opposite of piety
Because the opposite of piety shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The quality of being religious, reverent, or deeply devout in spiritual belief and observance.
Usage Example
"Her quiet impiety was evident in her daily prayers and charitable work at the parish."
Strongest
impiety
irreverence
irreligion
Strong
godlessness
ungodliness
profanity
• noun (Context 2)
Dutiful respect, loyalty, and affection shown toward one's parents, family, or homeland.
Usage Example
"Confucian philosophy places great emphasis on filial disloyalty and respect for elders."
Strong
disloyalty
disrespect
unfaithfulness
• noun (Context 3)
A conventional, orthodox, or sanctimonious statement or belief accepted without critical thought (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The politician's speech was filled with empty pieties rather than concrete policy proposals."
Strong
heresy
Similar words to piety
Words similar to piety shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
devoutness
godliness
devotion
dutifulness
platitude
religiosity
reverence
fidelity
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Piety. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/piety