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ungodly

adjective un·god·ly \-lē\

: not believing in or respecting God

: immoral or evil

: very bad or shocking : outrageous or unacceptable

Full Definition of UNGODLY

a : denying or disobeying God : impious, irreligious

b : contrary to moral law : sinful, wicked

: outrageous <gets up at an ungodly hour>

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14th century

UNGODLY Defined for Kids

adjective un·god·ly \ˌən-ˈgäd-lē\

un·god·li·erun·god·li·est

: not normal or bearable <I got up at an ungodly hour.>

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