Unsanctified Meaning in English
word
ʌnˈsæŋktɪˌfaɪd
un-SANGK-ti-fyd
ʌnˈsæŋktɪfaɪd
un-SANGK-ti-fyd
Definition
Not made holy or not having been given religious or spiritual approval; something not blessed, purified, or set apart as sacred.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, often used in religious or historical contexts. Common antonym is 'sanctified'. Can describe places, objects, acts, or people lacking religious blessing. Can sound old-fashioned outside of religious discussions.
Spanish: no santificado - profanoPortuguese (BR): não santificado - profanoPortuguese (PT): não santificado - profanoChinese (Simplified): 未圣化的 - 亵渎的Chinese (Traditional): 未聖化的 - 褻瀆的Hindi: अपवित्र - असंस्कारितArabic: غير مقدس - مدنسBengali: অপবিত্র - অনাবিষ্কৃত (ধর্মীয়ভাবে)Russian: неосвящённыйJapanese: 聖別されていない - 神聖化されていないVietnamese: không được thánh hóa - không được ban phướcKorean: 신성하지 않은 - 성별되지 않은Turkish: kutsanmamışUrdu: غیر مقدسIndonesian: tidak disucikan - tidak diberkati
Example Sentences
The old temple is now an unsanctified ruin.
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He refused to eat food that was unsanctified.
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The ceremony was held in an unsanctified hall.
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Some believe it's bad luck to get married in an unsanctified place.
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They turned the unsanctified field into a community park.
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His actions were considered unsanctified by the local priests.
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