impious
adjective
not pious or religious; lacking reverence for God, religious practices, etc.; irreligious; ungodly.
impiousness
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a word derived from
impious.
Example Sentences
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"We don't want no impiousness at this here shuckin', Tim," observed William Ming, who occupied the position of host in Betsey's absence about the more important matter of supper.
From The Miller Of Old Church by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
Speakin' of impiousness," remarked that sour-faced little man, "have you all heard the tales about Reuben Merryweather's gal sence she's had her windfall?
From The Miller Of Old Church by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
This commotion answered my purpose exceedingly well,—my object being to bear testimony against the impiousness of such a distinction and separation in the house of God.
From American Scenes, and Christian Slavery A Recent Tour of Four Thousand Miles in the United States by Ebenezer Davies
His impiousness kept pace with his growing power.
From The Legends of the Jews — Volume 1 by Henrietta Szold
With the unconscious egotism of the devotee, he felt that heaven had been avenging the impiousness of his sin.
From The Puritans by Arlo Bates
