irreligious

adjective
UK: /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/
US: /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/
  1. Not religious or showing a lack of respect for religion.

    1. He is irreligious and doesn't go to church.
    2. The irreligious comments caused a debate about faith and morality in society.
  2. Showing disrespect or indifference towards religious beliefs, practices, or institutions.

    1. His jokes were irreligious.
    2. The play was deemed irreligious because it mocked sacred religious figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "irreligious" in English means: Not religious or showing a lack of respect for religion., Showing disrespect or indifference towards religious beliefs, practices, or institutions..

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

Synonyms for "irreligious": ungodly, secular, profane, impious.

Example usage of "irreligious": "He is irreligious and doesn't go to church.". More examples on the page.