impiety

noun
UK: /ɪmˈpaɪəti/
US: /ɪmˈpaɪəti/

  1. Lack of respect for God or religion; wickedness.

    1. His impiety was clear to everyone.
    2. The king was known for his impiety, which angered many believers.

  2. An act or expression showing a lack of respect for something considered holy or important.

    1. His lies are impiety.
    2. To defile the temple would be seen as an act of extreme impiety.

Synonyms

irreverence wickedness sacrilege profanity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "impiety" in English means: Lack of respect for God or religion; wickedness., An act or expression showing a lack of respect for something considered holy or important..

The phonetic transcription of "impiety" is /ɪmˈpaɪəti/ in British English and /ɪmˈpaɪəti/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "impiety": irreverence, wickedness, sacrilege, profanity.

Example usage of "impiety": "His impiety was clear to everyone.". More examples on the page.