impious — showing lack of respect for God or religion; wicked or irreverent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing lack of respect for God or religion; wicked or irreverent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpiəs/
Korean meaning: 신이나 종교에 대한 존경심이 없는, 불경한, 경건하지 못한
Korean pronunciation: **임**피어스
Example Sentences
- His impious joke about the prayer meeting made everyone uncomfortable.
- The professor was accused of making impious comments about various religious traditions.
- Even his grandmother thought his impious attitude toward Sunday dinner prayers was going too far.
impious
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪmpiəs//
showing lack of respect for God or religion; wicked or irreverent

a young person carelessly kicks over a collection box while laughing mockingly at religious statues. They point and make rude gestures at the sacred artwork on the walls. The collection box crashes to the floor spilling coins everywhere as the sound echoes through the holy space. Elderly churchgoers nearby cover their mouths in horror and shock. A priest rushes forward with his hands raised trying to stop the destructive behavior. Other visitors step back with expressions of disgust at witnessing such disrespect. someone displaying complete lack of respect for God and religion through wicked irreverent actions
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Origin
From Latin impius, meaning 'not devout' or 'irreverent.' In ancient Rome, calling someone impius was a serious moral accusation, suggesting they showed disrespect to the gods.
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“His impious joke about the prayer meeting made everyone uncomfortable.”
“The professor was accused of making impious comments about various religious traditions.”
“Even his grandmother thought his impious attitude toward Sunday dinner prayers was going too far.”
“The impious student was sent to the principal's office for disrupting the moment of silence.”
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