Unholiness

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈhoʊlinəs/

Definitions of unholiness

noun the quality or state of being unholy

Example Sentences

A1 Many people believe that lying is a form of unholiness.

A2 The villagers feared the old abandoned church, believing it was a place of unholiness.

B1 The priest spoke about the importance of repentance to cleanse oneself of unholiness.

B2 The cult leader's followers were blind to the unholiness of his actions.

C1 The scholar delved into the philosophical implications of unholiness in various religious texts.

C2 The artist's controversial exhibit explored themes of unholiness and redemption in a thought-provoking manner.

Examples of unholiness in a Sentence

formal The priest spoke of the unholiness of the dark ritual performed in the ancient temple.

informal I can feel the unholiness of this place, let's get out of here.

slang That party was full of unholiness, I don't want to go back there.

figurative The corruption in the government symbolizes the unholiness of power unchecked.

Grammatical Forms of unholiness

• past tense: unholified
• plural: unholinesses
• comparative: more unholy
• superlative: most unholy
• present tense: is unholy
• future tense: will be unholy
• perfect tense: has been unholy
• continuous tense: is being unholy
• singular: unholiness
• positive degree: unholy
• infinitive: to be unholy
• gerund: being unholy
• participle: unholifying

Origin and Evolution of unholiness

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unholiness' is derived from the Old English word 'unhalig', which is a combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'halig' (meaning 'holy').

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unholiness' has retained its original meaning of 'not holy' or 'lacking in holiness'. It is commonly used in religious contexts to describe actions or behaviors that are considered sinful or immoral.