profaneness

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity
  2. noun unholiness by virtue of being profane

Etymology

From profane + -ness.

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