impiety

noun

im·​pi·​e·​ty (ˌ)im-ˈpī-ə-tē 

plural impieties

1

: the quality or state of being impious : irreverence

2

: an impious act

Synonyms of impiety

• blasphemy
• sacrilege
• violation
• corruption
• desecration
• cursing
• profanation
• irreverence

Examples of impiety in a Sentence

the unspeakable impiety of spitting in a church

Recent Examples on the Web

By one hand, he is bound to himself, to his impiety, his recklessness, his envy and pride, his guilt and spite. — Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for impiety

• gaiety
• piety
• antianxiety
• intersociety
• anxiety
• propriety
• satiety
• sobriety
• society
• variety
• contrariety
• impropriety

Kids Definition

impiety

noun

im·​pi·​ety

(ˈ)im-ˈpī-ət-ē

plural impieties

1

: the quality or state of being impious

2

: an impious act