unholy meaning and definition

UNHOLY adjective

Definition of unholy (adjective)

1. not hallowed or consecrated
   • synonyms: unhallowed
   • antonym: holy
2. extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
   • "something demonic in him--something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"
   • synonyms: demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic
3. having committed unrighteous acts
   • "a sinful person"
   • synonyms: sinful, wicked