im·pi·e·ty ( m-p  -t )n. pl. im·pi·e·ties 1. The quality or state of being impious. 2. An impious act. 3. Undutifulness. |
impiety [ɪmˈpaɪɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. lack of reverence or proper respect for a god
2. any lack of proper respect
3. an impious act
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | impiety - unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god unrighteousness - failure to adhere to moral principles; "forgave us our sins and cleansed us of all unrighteousness" undutifulness - impiety characterized by lack of devotion to duty irreligion, irreligiousness - the quality of not being devout ungodliness, godlessness - impiety by virtue of not being a godly person |
Translations
impiety
n
→ Gottlosigkeit f, → Ungläubigkeit f; (= irreverence) → Pietätlosigkeit f; (to God) → Ehrfurchtslosigkeit f; (to superior etc) → Respektlosigkeit f
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