noun
- lack of respect for God or religious beliefs; irreverence toward sacred things
- lack of proper respect for parents or family
Usage: formal
Examples
- The priest condemned the congregation’s impiety during the sacred ceremony.
- His impiety shocked the devout community members.
- The novel explores themes of faith and impiety in modern society.
- She was accused of impiety for questioning religious doctrine.
- The son’s impiety toward his elderly parents was widely criticized.
- Acts of impiety were considered serious offenses in ancient times.