unholy

Definition

  • adjective: not showing respect for a god or a religion
  • adjective: showing disregard for what is holy
  • used to describe people or groups that are working together for a bad purpose
  • synonyms: unhallowed, wicked, impious

Examples

  • They have spent an 'unholy' amount of money on the project.

  • an 'unholy alliance' between politicians and lobbyists

  • Our finances were an 'unholy' mess.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The gift fit for a king. Do you recognize it? Where did you find this? -On the moors, my slave, Cain found it on the barren hill where nothing grows. I beat him for threading near such unholy place. My lord, isn't this...? So, lord Beowulf... it's come back to you, after all these years. (..)
    2007 Beowulf