irreligious Synonyms
irreligious Meaning
irreligious (a)
hostile or indifferent to religion
irreligious (a.)
Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf. Impious.
Indicating a want of religion; profane; wicked; as, irreligious speech.
irreligious Sentence Examples
- He identified as irreligious, preferring not to adhere to any organized religion.
- Her upbringing was irreligious, with a family that emphasized secular values over spiritual ones.
- The town's population was largely irreligious, with only a small minority attending religious services.
- Despite growing up in a religious household, she gradually became more irreligious as she got older.
- His views on morality were irreligious, rooted in personal ethics rather than religious doctrine.
- The artist's work often explored themes of existentialism and the irreligious nature of modern society.
- The university campus was known for its irreligious atmosphere, welcoming students from diverse religious backgrounds.
- In the survey, a significant portion of respondents identified as irreligious, citing skepticism toward organized religion.
- The government's policies aimed to uphold a secular and irreligious state, promoting freedom of belief.
- She found solace in nature and philosophy, embracing an irreligious worldview that focused on human experience rather than divine intervention.
FAQs About the word irreligious
hostile or indifferent to religionDestitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf. Impious., Indicating a want of religion
atheistic, pagan, nonreligious, godless,atheistical, impious, secular, blasphemous,religionless, heathen
religious,religious, devout, devout, pious, pious, sainted, spiritual, saintly, sanctimonious
He identified as irreligious, preferring not to adhere to any organized religion.
Her upbringing was irreligious, with a family that emphasized secular values over spiritual ones.
The town's population was largely irreligious, with only a small minority attending religious services.
Despite growing up in a religious household, she gradually became more irreligious as she got older.
