unrighteous Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective not righteous
    • an unrighteous man
    • an unrighteous law

WordNet

Un*right"eous adjective
Etymology
OE. unrightwise, AS. unrihtwis. See Un- not, and Righteous.
Definitions
  1. Not righteous; evil; wicked; sinful; as, an unrighteous man.
  2. Contrary to law and equity; unjust; as, an unrighteous decree or sentence. -- Un*right"eous*ly, adv. -- Un*right"eous*ness, n.

Webster 1913