Profaneness (Noun)
Meaning 1
An attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Unholiness by virtue of being profane.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The ancient temple, once a sacred site, was desecrated by an atmosphere of profaneness that arose from the revelers' loud blasphemy.
- The swearing and crudeness on the TV show marred its otherwise engaging storyline with an air of profaneness.
- In contrast to the reverent silence of the church, the rock concert exuded a brazen profaneness that grated on the sensitive soul.
- Their mocking disregard for sacred rituals reflected an entrenched profaneness in the hearts of the apostates.
- By promoting graphic violence and sensuality, the video game perpetuated an insidious profaneness among its young players.