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pious
Comparative
more impious
Superlative
most impious
1
showing a lack of respect or reverence toward God or sacred things
- His impious remarks offended the entire congregation.
- They saw the act as impious and sacrilegious.
- Writing on the temple walls was considered impious.
- The play was banned for its impious humor.
- She refused to join the prayer, which some viewed as impious.
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2
showing a lack of respect or dutifulness toward someone or something deserving honor, such as parents, traditions, or authority
- His impious behavior toward his elders shocked the community.
- Ignoring the country's traditions was seen as impious.
- The soldier's impious attitude toward his commander led to punishment.
- Speaking to the teacher in that tone was considered impious.
- Their impious disregard for custom angered the elders.
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