What is the meaning of unholy?

Not hallowed or consecrated.
- synonyms: unhallowed
Extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell.
- usage: "something demonic in him-something that could be cruel"; "fires lit up a diabolic scene"; "diabolical sorcerers under the influence of devils"; "a fiendish despot"; "hellish torture"; "infernal instruments of war"; "satanic cruelty"; "unholy grimaces"
- synonyms: demonic, diabolic, diabolical, fiendish, hellish, infernal, satanic
Having committed unrighteous acts.
- usage: "a sinful person"
- synonyms: sinful, wicked

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