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    Impiedad (en. Impiety)

    /im-pje-'ðad/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act or behavior that shows lack of respect for the sacred or for religious beliefs.
    The impiety of his words offended many in the community.
    La impiedad de sus palabras ofendió a muchos en la comunidad.
    Quality of being impious, that is, not showing the devotion or respect expected in religious contexts.
    The impiety in his actions distanced him from his closest friends.
    La impiedad en sus acciones lo alejó de sus amigos más cercanos.
    Conduct marked by irreverence and disdain for the divine.
    His impiety was the subject of criticism from the church.
    Su impiedad fue objeto de críticas por parte de la iglesia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'impietas', which means lack of piety.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manifest impiety
    Clear and evident act of lack of piety.
    impiedad manifiesta
    in impiety
    Situation or state in which disdain for the sacred is shown.
    en la impiedad

    Related Words

    piety
    Attitude of compassion and respect toward God or the sacred.
    piedad
    irreligion
    Absence of religion or religious beliefs.
    irreligión
    heresy
    Belief considered contrary to the orthodoxy of a religion.
    herejía

    Slang Meanings

    Absolute disdain for religious rules.
    He lived in total impiety, ignoring all warnings.
    Vivía en una impiedad total, ignorando todas las advertencias.
    Defiant attitude toward common beliefs.
    His impiety was evident in every debate about religion.
    Su impiedad se notaba en cada debate sobre religión.