irreligiousness

Related to irreligiousness: irreligionist

ir·re·li·gious

(ĭr′ĭ-lĭj′əs)

adj.

Hostile or indifferent to religion; ungodly.

ir′re·li′gious·ly adv.

ir′re·li′gious·ness n.

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Noun

irreligiousness - the quality of not being devout

irreligion

impiety, impiousness - unrighteousness by virtue of lacking respect for a god

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irréligion

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