unholy
adjective/ʌnˈhoʊli/
Frequency rank: #12,204 most common English word
Meaning
Wicked, sinful, or not regarded as sacred; deserving condemnation.
Example sentence
The abandoned church gave off unholy energy that made every visitor uneasy.
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