unhallowed

Definition of unhallowednext

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Recent Examples of unhallowed 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhallowed
Adjective
  • Beyond the number of cillíní and burial sites uncovered, the practices surrounding these unconsecrated grounds reveal a complex emotional landscape marked by grief, shame, and trauma, according to the press release.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Her fiancé killed himself out of grief and was buried nearby on unconsecrated ground.
    Joe Kloc, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • To get this far, the architects navigated an unholy gauntlet of constraints.
    Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026
  • Some unholy mix of all of that?
    Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 20 June 2026
  • There’s more than a tinge of folk horror to this lingering mystery, which brings to mind the 1973 genre landmark The Wicker Man, in which a puritanical police officer travels to a remote island community that’s reverted to old pagan ways.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • The one that slathers every bowl with ungodly amounts of cheese?
    Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 16 May 2026
  • From the ungodly stuff leading to success, to setting a postseason record for appearances, to barking like a dog to fire up teammates, Varland is settling in.
    Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 May 2026

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“Unhallowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhallowed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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