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unholiness

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un·ho·ly  (n-hl)
adj. un·ho·li·er, un·ho·li·est
1. Wicked; immoral.
2. Not hallowed or consecrated.
3. Informal Outrageous: took unholy risks to win the downhill race.

un·holi·ly adv.
un·holi·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.unholiness - the quality of being unholyunholiness - the quality of being unholy          
quality - an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare
unsanctification, profaneness - unholiness by virtue of being profane
holiness, sanctitude, sanctity - the quality of being holy


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