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Ungodly vs Heinous - What's the difference?

ungodly | heinous | Related terms |

Ungodly is a related term of heinous.


As adjectives the difference between ungodly and heinous

is that ungodly is lacking reverence for god; impious while heinous is totally reprehensible.

ungodly

English

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • Lacking reverence for God; impious.
  • Sinful, immoral or wicked.
  • Unreasonable; extreme.
  • We had to start our journey at an ungodly hour.

    heinous

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Totally reprehensible.
  • I hope they catch the person responsible for that heinous crime.
    The perpetrators of this heinous act must be brought to justice.
    The government denounced the attack as the most heinous of the last decade.
    Political Leaders from around the world have condemned these heinous acts.
    In our public services sorry seems to be the most heinous word.

    Usage notes

    * Nouns to which "heinous" is often applied: crime, act, sin, murder, offence.

    Synonyms

    * (totally reprehensible) abominable, horrible, odious