unhallowed

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhallowed
Adjective
  • Her fiancé killed himself out of grief and was buried nearby on unconsecrated ground.
    Joe Kloc, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
  • There was the time that Patterson and a fellow altar boy—Patterson grew up in a devoutly Catholic family—almost got caught with a stash of unconsecrated Communion hosts that his friend had squirrelled away for post-Mass snacking.
    Laura Miller, The New Yorker, 13 June 2022
Adjective
  • Portrayed throughout the season as an unholy fool of sorts, free of malice and premeditation and utterly harmless once properly medicated, Ed redeems himself to a certain extent.
    Judy Berman, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Yes, the basic scenario about a spaceman getting raped, returning to his ship, and giving unholy birth to a monster that hunts down his crewmates came from the original writing team.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Just before the combine, though, Cam, while practicing alone at night, is struck in the head by a strange pagan spirit-slash-mascot that emerges out of the shadows.
    Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
  • These wooden churches were once common across the country, built when Christianity was still new and pagan traditions lingered.
    David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Who would dare argue against the ungodly devastation Jews experienced?
    Sahar Mustafah August 27, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
  • There are several other unfortunate factors in this ungodly situation.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Unhallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhallowed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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