Irreligious - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Irreligious :  adj : hostile or indifferent to religion [ant: religious]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Irreligious : \Ir`re*li"gious\, a. [L. irreligiosus: cf. F. irr['e]ligieux.] 1. Destitute of religion; not controlled by religious motives or principles; ungodly. Cf. Impious.

Shame and reproach are generally the portion of the impious and irreligious. --South.

2. Indicating a want of religion; profane; wicked; as, irreligious speech.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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