adj. lacking reverence or respect, especially towards a god
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Not pious; wanting piety; irreligious; irreverent; ungodly; profane; wanting in reverence for the Supreme Being
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Not pious; lacking piety or reverence for God; irreligious; profane; wicked.
Characterized by want of piety; of an irreverent or wicked character: as, an impious deed; impious writings.
Synonyms Unrighteous, Profane, etc. See irreligious.
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adj. lacking piety or reverence for a god
adj. lacking due respect or dutifulness
Word Usage
"Now kesil signifies in Hebrew "impious", adjectives expressive of the stupid criminality which belongs to the legendary character of giants; and the stars of Orion irresistibly suggest a huge figure striding across the sky."