unhallowed

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adjective

un·​hal·​lowed ˌən-ˈha-(ˌ)lōd 

1

: not blessed : unconsecrated, unholy

unhallowed ground

2

a

: unsanctioned by or showing lack of reverence for religion : impious, profane

b

: contrary to accepted standards : immoral

unhallowed

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of unhallow

Examples of unhallowed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Repetitive mental work in such unhallowed spaces also punished the mind and the soul. — Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Although the film never comes out and says it, Ohm was possibly conceived on these unhallowed grounds, so maybe he was just born cursed. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unhallowed

• hallowed

Kids Definition

unhallowed

adjective

un·​hal·​lowed ˌən-ˈhal-ōd 

ˈən-

: unholy, unconsecrated

unhallowed ground