ungodly

American  

[uhn-god-lee] / ʌnˈgɒd li /

adjective

ungodlier, ungodliest

1. not accepting God or a particular religious doctrine; irreligious; atheistic.

   an ungodly era.

2. sinful; wicked; impious; not conforming to religious tenets or canons.

   an ungodly life.

   Synonyms:

   blasphemous, corrupt, evil, profane

3. outrageous; shocking; dreadful; insufferable.

   an ungodly roar; an ungodly hour to drop in.

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ungodly British  

/ ʌnˈɡɒdlɪ /

adjective

1. 1. wicked; sinful

   2. ( as collective noun; preceded by the )

      the ungodly

2. informal unseemly; outrageous (esp in the phrase an ungodly hour )

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Other Word Forms

• ungodliness noun

Etymology

Origin of ungodly

First recorded in 1520–30; un- ¹ + godly

Example Sentences

The Telegraph reported lyrics from the canticle written by a chorister included "Lord, how long shall the ungodly triumph?" and "how long shall all wicked doers speak so disdainfully?"

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

He's fallen a long way from the pedestal he was on as the ungodly wealthy, visionary genius who was going to save mankind with his prescient techno-utopian imagination.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025

But they are unavoidable for someone who spends ungodly hours on the internet each day.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2025

The horror film imagery at the end is held by Lloyd for an ungodly long time.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2024

The moment was suddenly at hand not only to make ungodly sums of money but to build an empire, a lasting monument.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger