unholy Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. adjective not hallowed or consecrated
   unhallowed.
   
2. adjective satellite extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
   satanic; fiendish; infernal; demonic; hellish; diabolical; diabolic.
   
   • something demonic in him--something that could be cruel
   • fires lit up a diabolic scene
   • diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils
   • a fiendish despot
   • hellish torture
   • infernal instruments of war
   • satanic cruelty
   • unholy grimaces
3. adjective satellite having committed unrighteous acts
   sinful; wicked.
   
   • a sinful person

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