Ungodly

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡɒdli/

Definitions of ungodly

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'ungodly' describes something that is not in accordance with religious or moral laws.

Example Sentences

A1 The ungodly noise from the construction site kept me awake all night.

A2 She was shocked by the ungodly amount of junk food he consumed in one sitting.

B1 The ungodly behavior of the students in the classroom disrupted the lesson.

B2 The ungodly speed at which he drove through the neighborhood was reckless.

C1 The ungodly display of wealth at the party made her feel uncomfortable.

C2 The ungodly amount of paperwork required for the project was overwhelming.

Examples of ungodly in a Sentence

formal The ungodly behavior of the cult leaders was widely condemned by the community.

informal I can't believe the ungodly mess you made in the kitchen!

slang That party was an ungodly good time last night.

figurative The ungodly hour of the morning when the rooster crows before dawn.

Grammatical Forms of ungodly

• past tense: ungodlied
• plural: ungodlies
• comparative: more ungodly
• superlative: most ungodly
• present tense: ungodlies
• future tense: will be ungodly
• perfect tense: have been ungodly
• continuous tense: is being ungodly
• singular: ungodly
• positive degree: ungodly
• infinitive: to be ungodly
• gerund: ungodlying
• participle: ungodlyed

Origin and Evolution of ungodly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'ungodly' originated from the Old English word 'ungodlic', which was derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'godlic' meaning 'godly'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a religious context to describe actions or behaviors that were not in accordance with the teachings of God, the word 'ungodly' has evolved to also encompass more general meanings of being wicked, immoral, or outrageous.