ungodly
|un/god/ly|
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/ʌnˈɡɑːdli/
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/ʌnˈɡɒdli/
not godly or divine
Etymology
'ungodly' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ungodlic,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'godlic' meant 'godly or divine.'
'ungodlic' transformed into the Middle English word 'ungodli,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ungodly.'
Initially, it meant 'not godly or divine,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'wicked' and 'unreasonably early.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not conforming to religious or moral principles; wicked or sinful.
His ungodly behavior shocked everyone at the church.
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Adjective 2
unreasonably early or inconvenient, often used humorously.
We had to wake up at an ungodly hour to catch the flight.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42