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godless Definition

god·less (gädlis)

adjective

  1. denying the existence of God or a god; irreligious; atheistic
  2. impious; wicked

Etymology: ME godles < OE godleas

godless Related Forms

god·less·ness noun

godless Synonyms

godless

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godless Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • morality: Looking in the Distance: The Human Search for Meaning is the companion volume to Bishop Richard Holloway's Godless Morality.
  • universe: Surely extinction is best for sentient beings in a Godless universe?
  • society: Teachers have to cope with many of the problems of today's godless society.
  • world: In a godless world where many are without religion, spirituality or hope, a football team gives us something to believe in.
  • man: The godless rich man is indeed contemptible, but not quite so contemptible as the godless poor.
  • age: Can we not adapt and harness the culture of a godless age to the service of God?

Modifying Another Word

so: What is it that makes this ex-Christian civilization so godless?

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