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Definition of unholiness

unholiness

/ʌnˈhoʊ.li.nəs/
un · ho · li · ness
Adverb:unholily
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Plural:unholinesses
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Adjective:unholy
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• noun

1

The state or quality of being unholy; lack of sanctity, reverence, or moral purity; wickedness or impiety.

Example

"The ancient text warned against the unholiness of corrupting sacred rituals for personal gain."

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• Nearby Words

unhistorical
unhitch
unhittable
unholiness
unholster
unholy
unhomogenized

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unholinesse, going back to Old English unhāligness, formed from unhālig ('unholy') and -ness.

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