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Impious (adj) means showing no respect for religion or a god.

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Showing no respect for religion or a god.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Latin impius.

Synonyms

undutiful unhallowed unholy ungodly blasphemous irreverent profane

Antonyms

pious

Related words

bad holy religious evil celebrate silly divine sacred

Rhymes for impious

yous nous heinous ominous curious anxious copious tenuous unctuous tortuous spurious infamous

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of impious?

"impious" (adj) means showing no respect for religion or a god.

What is another word for impious?

Other words for "impious" include undutiful, unhallowed, unholy, ungodly, blasphemous, irreverent.

What is the opposite of impious?

The opposite of "impious" is pious.

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