At an ungodly hour

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Very early in the morning or very late at night.

She arrived at an ungodly hour and woke us all up.
Visual representation of "at an ungodly hour" - Very early in the morning or very late at night

Often appears as...

  • arrive at an ungodly hour
  • wake up at an ungodly hour

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Impolite Timing

Calling or arriving 'at an ungodly hour' may suggest disregard for others' sleep or routines.

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Sorry for calling you at an ungodly hour, I forgot the time difference.
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Exaggerated Expression

The phrase is often used hyperbolically to describe times that are simply inconvenient.

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I have to leave at an ungodly hour to catch my flight at dawn.
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Informal Setting

It's mostly used in casual conversations rather than formal or academic situations.

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We stayed up chatting until an ungodly hour.
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