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Synonyms & Antonyms of unholy
1
as in vile, hideous
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for unholy
- abhorrent,
- abominable,
- appalling,
- awful,
- beastly,
- bilious,
- disgusting,
- dreadful,
- foul,
- ghastly,
- gnarly
- [slang],
- god-awful,
- gross,
- hateful,
- hellish,
- hideous,
- horrendous,
- horrible,
- horrid,
- invidious,
- loathsome,
- nauseating,
- nauseous,
- noisome,
- obnoxious,
- obscene,
- odious,
- offensive,
- repellent
- (also repellant),
- repugnant,
- repulsive,
- revolting,
- revulsive,
- scandalous,
- seamy,
- shocking,
- sick,
- sickening,
- ugly,
- vile,
- villainous
- bad,
- bitter,
- disagreeable,
- displeasing,
- distasteful,
- harsh,
- icky,
- nasty,
- rotten,
- sour,
- uncongenial,
- unlovely,
- unpalatable,
- unpleasant,
- unpleasing,
- unsavory,
- unwelcome,
- wicked,
- yucky
- (also yukky)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for unholy
2
as in pagan, ungodly
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for unholy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for unholy
- devout,
- God-fearing,
- godly,
- holy,
- pious,
- prayerful,
- reverent,
- sainted,
- saintly,
- worshipful,
- worshipping
- (also worshiping)
- blessed
- (also blest),
- consecrated,
- hallowed,
- sacred,
- sacrosanct,
- sanctified
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“Unholy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unholy. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of unholy was before the 12th century
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