godless

adjective

god·​less ˈgäd-ləs How to pronounce godless (audio)
also ˈgȯd-
Synonyms of godlessnext
: not acknowledging a deity or divine law
godlessness noun

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treated the God-fearing and the godless with equal respect and compassion
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Far too pure for the sinners who run this godless theocracy. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 These are not social Democrats, these are hard-core, godless communists. — CBS News, 28 June 2026 Their woke and godless neighbors — who own televisions and don’t know how to discipline their kids — are a different story. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 This is why calls to restore power to government institutions ring hollow, and why the Democratic Party’s faith in institutions can appear naive and godless. — Scott Warren, The Atlantic, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for godless

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First Known Use

1528, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of godless was in 1528

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“Godless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/godless. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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godless

adjective
god·​less ˈgäd-ləs How to pronounce godless (audio)
also ˈgȯd-
: not believing in God or a god
godlessness noun

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