unholy
adjective
un·ho·ly
ˌən-ˈhō-lē 
1
: showing disregard for what is holy : wicked
2
: deserving of censure
an unholy alliance
3
: very unpleasant : god-awful
an unholy mess
unholiness
noun
Examples of unholy in a Sentence
Our finances were an unholy mess.
They have spent an unholy amount of money on the project.
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With its advent are chased from our minds unholy impulses, and in their stead reign supreme and golden fruitings of the present, and the diamond seedings of the great future.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
The Instant White-Hot Wild: Season 3 Episode 8 Soldier Boy turns out to be as big a villain as Homelander after a shocking twist forces Homelander, Ryan, and Butcher into an unholy alliance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But Fleming And John play their unholy hybrid with absolute conviction, the drums thundering and guitars lurching as Fleming McWilliams howls out her best Robert Plant.
—Marc Hirsh, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Even Santa Claus dare not tread in this unholy fortress, which becomes Thomas' prison when Orlok makes a play to claim his wife, Ellen, with whom he's maintained a years-long psychic connection.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
The Instant White-Hot Wild: Season 3 Episode 8 Soldier Boy turns out to be as big a villain as Homelander after a shocking twist forces Homelander, Ryan, and Butcher into an unholy alliance.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
But Fleming And John play their unholy hybrid with absolute conviction, the drums thundering and guitars lurching as Fleming McWilliams howls out her best Robert Plant.
—Marc Hirsh, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Even Santa Claus dare not tread in this unholy fortress, which becomes Thomas' prison when Orlok makes a play to claim his wife, Ellen, with whom he's maintained a years-long psychic connection.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Unholy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unholy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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