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Definition of ungodly

ungodly

/ʌnˈɡɑːd.li/
un · god · ly
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• adjective

1

Outrageous, unreasonable, or dreadful, especially with regard to an inconvenient time or excessive amount (informal).

Example

"We had to wake up at an ungodly hour of the morning to catch the first international flight."

2

Irreligious, irreverent, or morally wicked; violating divine law or moral principles.

Example

"The preacher warned his congregation against falling into ungodly habits and temptations."

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• Rhymes for ungodly

• Nearby Words

ungloved
unglue
unglued
ungodly
ungovernable
ungoverned
ungraceful

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 16th century, formed in English from the prefix un- ('not') and godly ('pious, devout'). The colloquial sense meaning 'outrageous' or 'dreadful' (as in 'an ungodly hour') emerged in the late 19th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ungodly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ungodly
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