adj
godless
GOD-luhs
Godless (adj) means not believing in or acknowledging a god. Example: “The regime promoted a godless, state-controlled ideology.”
adj
1
Not believing in or acknowledging a god.
"The regime promoted a godless, state-controlled ideology."
2
Wicked or immoral.
"He described the crime as a godless act."
How to use godless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithout belief in god, or more loosely, wicked.
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- Comparative
- more godless
- Superlative
- most godless
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Etymology
A straightforward compound of god and the suffix -less ("without").
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What does “godless” mean?
The word “godless” means not believing in or acknowledging a god. In plain terms, without belief in god, or more loosely, wicked.
How do you pronounce “godless”?
“Godless” is pronounced GOD-luhs (/ˈɡɒdləs/ in IPA).
How do you use “godless” in a sentence?
Here is “godless” used in a sentence: “The regime promoted a godless, state-controlled ideology.”
What is another word for “godless”?
Words with a similar meaning to “godless” include agnostic, atheistic, blasphemous, graceless, impious and infidel.
What part of speech is “godless”?
“Godless” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “godless” have?
“Godless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not believing in or acknowledging a god.
