impious

The word “impious” has 3 syllables: im-pi-ous

It's pronounced as /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

What is synonym and antonym for impious?

In the thesaurus, “impious” has 52 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for impious along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for impious

agnostic
apostate
atheistic
atheistical
blasphemous
canting
contrary
deceitful
defiling
desecrating
desecrative
diabolic
disobedient
disrespectful
godless
hardened
heathen
heretic
heretical
hypocritical
iconoclastic
iniquitous
irreligious
irreverent
miscreant
nonreligious
pagan
paganish
perverted
profane
recusant
religionless
reprobate
sacrilegious
sanctimonious
satanic
scandalous
secular
sinful
unconsecrated
unctuous
undutiful
unethical
unfaithful
ungodly
unhallowed
unholy
unregenerate
unrighteous
unsanctified
wayward
wicked

Antonyms for impious

consecrated
devout
god-fearing
godly
hallowed
holy
pious
prayerful
religious
reverent
sacred
sacrosanct
sainted
saintly
sanctified
worshipful
worshiping
worshipping

Meanings of impious

adjective
1. Not pious.
2. Lacking reverence or respect, especially towards God or a god.

Example Sentences

His impious remarks offended many of the religious leaders.
The villagers were shocked by her impious behavior during the ceremony.
Writing such impious words against sacred traditions was seen as a serious offense.
Some saw the play as an impious attack on moral values.
Despite his impious reputation, he quietly donated to several charities.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to impious, such as: agnostic, apostate, atheistic, atheistical, blasphemous, canting, consecrated.

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