Impiety

usgb/ɪmˈpaɪəti/
noun

Disrespect or irreverence towards something considered holy or important (usually religion or god).

His impiety was evident when he showed up at the church wearing a disrespectful shirt.
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Often appears as...

  • sins of impiety
  • commit impiety

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Formal, Disapproving

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Religious Context

Impiety is often used referring to lack of respect towards religious practices or beliefs.

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The villagers were shocked by the impiety of the new teacher who didn't bow at the shrine.
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Cultural Sensitivity

Understanding what is sacred in different cultures can help avoid impiety.

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While touring the temple, they were careful to avoid any impiety in their behavior.
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Negative Emotion

Impiety usually evokes strong negative reactions from people who value the disrespected entity.

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The artist was met with outrage for the impiety in his controversial painting.
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