unholy

/ˈʌnˌhoʊli/

/ənˈhʌʊli/

Other forms: unholiest; unholily; unholier

Definitions of unholy

1. adjective

   extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
   “unholy grimaces”

   synonyms: demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic

   evil

   morally bad or wrong
2. adjective

   not hallowed or consecrated
   synonyms: unhallowed

   profane, unconsecrated, unsanctified

   not holy because unconsecrated or impure or defiled

   antonyms:

   holy

   belonging to or derived from or associated with a divine power

   consecrate, consecrated, dedicated

   solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high purpose

   beatified, blessed

   Roman Catholic; proclaimed one of the blessed and thus worthy of veneration

   Blessed

   worthy of worship

   consecrated, sacred, sanctified

   made, declared, or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use

   hallowed, sacred

   worthy of religious veneration

   sacred

   concerned with religion or religious purposes
3. adjective

   having committed unrighteous acts
   synonyms: sinful, wicked

   unrighteous

   not righteous