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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 notes

In plain EnglishWithout belief in god, or more loosely, wicked.

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Etymology

A straightforward compound of god and the suffix -less ("without").

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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