Unholy

usgb/ʌnˈhəʊli/
adjective

Something that is very bad or evil.

They revealed an unholy plot to overthrow the government.
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Negative Connotation

Unholy often carries negative moral judgment and condemnation.

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His actions were considered unholy by the community.
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Strong Emphasis

Using 'unholy' adds strong emphasis to the negative quality of something.

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Their collaboration produced an unholy result that shocked everyone.
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Hyperbolic Tone

Sometimes used hyperbolically to describe a very chaotic or disorderly situation.

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The family dinner turned into an unholy chaos.
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