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- [god-lis]
- /ˈgɒd lɪs/
- /ˈɡɒd.ləs/
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- [god-lis]
- /ˈgɒd lɪs/
Definitions of godless word
- adjective godless having or acknowledging no god or deity; atheistic. 1
- adjective godless wicked; evil; sinful. 1
- noun godless Not recognizing or obeying God. 1
- adjective godless heathen, atheist 1
- adjective godless If you say that a person or group of people is godless, you disapprove of them because they do not believe in God. 0
- adjective godless wicked or unprincipled 0
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Origin of godless
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1520-30; god + -less
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Parts of speech for Godless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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godless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for godless
adj godless
- agnostic — An agnostic believes that it is not possible to know whether God exists or not. Compare atheist.
- atheistic — Atheistic means connected with or holding the belief that there is no God.
- iconoclastic — attacking or ignoring cherished beliefs and long-held traditions, etc., as being based on error, superstition, or lack of creativity: an iconoclastic architect whose buildings are like monumental sculptures.
- irreligious — not religious; not practicing a religion and feeling no religious impulses or emotions.
- skeptical — doubtful about a particular thing: My teacher thinks I can get a scholarship, but I'm skeptical.
adjective godless
- sceptical — inclined to skepticism; having an attitude of doubt: a skeptical young woman who will question whatever you say.
Antonyms for godless
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