ungodly
gb/ʌŋɡˈɑdli/ us/ʌŋɡˈɑdli/
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Inglês
embertelen, iszonyú, istentelen
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INFORMAL
1
embertelen
B2
Padrão de uso:
at an ungodly [hour/time]
We had to leave at an ungodly hour to catch the first flight.
Embertelen órában kellett elindulnunk, hogy elérjük az első járatot.
She called me at an ungodly hour, so I thought something was wrong.
Embertelen órában hívott fel, ezért azt hittem, valami baj van.
The kids were up at an ungodly hour on Christmas morning.
Exemplos para estudantes
I woke up at an ungodly hour today.
Ma embertelen órában ébredtem.
Our train leaves at an ungodly hour.
A vonatunk embertelen órában indul.
Erro comum:
Learners may think it always means ‘not religious’; in everyday speech it often just means ‘ridiculously early/late’.
Significado
at a very unreasonable time
Colocações
an ungodly hour
|at an ungodly hour
|some ungodly hour
|wake up at an ungodly hour
|leave at an ungodly hour
|arrive at an ungodly hour
Sinônimos
ridiculous (Common informal alternative; less vivid.)
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unreasonable (More neutral and less humorous.)
Antônimos
reasonable (Opposite of inconvenient or extreme timing.)
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civilized (Often used humorously as the opposite in this context.)
Temas
time
|daily_life
|travel
Definição
very early or very late in a way that is annoying
(Of a time, especially an hour) very early, very late, or otherwise inconvenient in a way that feels unreasonable.
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INFORMAL
2
iszonyú
B1
Padrão de uso:
an ungodly [amount/price/sum/noise]
They charged an ungodly amount for such a small room.
Iszonyú összeget kértek egy ilyen kis szobáért.
The landlord wants an ungodly sum for a tiny studio.
A főbérlő iszonyú összeget kér egy apró garzonért.
The band made an ungodly noise during soundcheck.
Exemplos para estudantes
This phone costs an ungodly amount of money.
Ez a telefon iszonyú sok pénzbe kerül.
The party made an ungodly noise.
A buli iszonyú zajt csapott.
Erro comum:
Often used as exaggeration; it usually does not literally refer to religion.
Significado
extremely large or excessive
Colocações
an ungodly amount
|an ungodly sum
|an ungodly price
|an ungodly profit
|an ungodly mess
|an ungodly noise
|ungodly expensive
|ungodly hot
|ungodly early
Sinônimos
enormous (Neutral; focuses on size rather than exaggeration.)
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ridiculous (Highlights that it feels too much.)
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outrageous (Adds a sense of complaint or shock.)
Antônimos
modest (Opposite in size/degree.)
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reasonable (Opposite of excessive or too much.)
Temas
quantity
|money
|daily_life
Definição
extremely big or too much
Very great in amount, degree, or intensity; excessive.
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LITERARY
3
istentelen
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Padrão de uso:
ungodly [deeds/acts/behavior]
The preacher condemned the gang’s ungodly violence.
A prédikátor elítélte a banda istentelen erőszakát.
The story follows an ungodly ruler who ruins his kingdom.
A történet egy istentelen uralkodót követ, aki romlásba dönti a királyságát.
She described the scam as an ungodly betrayal of trust.
Exemplos para estudantes
He was punished for his ungodly acts.
Istentelen tetteiért megbüntették.
They called the crime ungodly.
Istentelennek nevezték a bűntettet.
Erro comum:
In this sense it is stronger than ‘bad’ and often sounds dramatic or literary.
Significado
morally very bad or evil
Colocações
ungodly deeds
|ungodly acts
|ungodly behavior
|ungodly cruelty
|ungodly lust
|ungodly violence
Sinônimos
evil (Direct and common; less religiously colored.)
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wicked (Often moralistic; can also be playful in other contexts.)
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sinful (More explicitly tied to religious ideas of sin.)
Antônimos
virtuous (Opposite in moral character.)
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righteous (Opposite with a moral/religious flavor.)
Temas
morality
|religion
|crime
Definição
very bad and immoral
Morally very wrong; wicked or evil.
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FORMAL
4
istentelen
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Padrão de uso:
ungodly [person/ways]
In the pamphlet, modern society is blamed for becoming ungodly.
A röpirat a modern társadalmat teszi felelőssé azért, hogy istentelenné vált.
His relatives considered him ungodly because he never went to church.
A rokonai istentelennek tartották, mert soha nem járt templomba.
The regime portrayed its opponents as ungodly and dangerous.
Exemplos para estudantes
Some people called him ungodly.
Néhányan istentelennek nevezték.
She grew up in an ungodly household.
Istentelen családban nőtt fel.
Erro comum:
Don’t confuse with ‘godless’: ‘ungodly’ can also mean ‘excessive’ in informal speech.
Significado
not religious or impious
Colocações
ungodly person
|ungodly people
|ungodly ways
|ungodly generation
Sinônimos
irreligious (Neutral, more modern and less moralizing.)
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impious (Formal; suggests lack of proper religious respect.)
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godless (Often more direct and sometimes harsher.)
Antônimos
devout (Opposite in religious commitment.)
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pious (Opposite in showing religious devotion.)
Temas
religion
|society
Definição
not believing in God or not respecting religion
Not showing belief in God or respect for religious values; impious.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
ungodly
AFI
GB/ʌŋɡˈɑdli/
US/ʌŋɡˈɑdli/
Sílabas e tonicidade
un - godly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (godly)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: ungodly
Expressões
at an ungodly hour
1/ˈæt ən ʌŋɡˈɑdli ˈaʊɚ/
idiom
informal
very early or very late
at a very early/late time
Exemplos
- We set off at an ungodly hour to avoid traffic.
- He showed up at an ungodly hour, waking the whole house.
- The call came at an ungodly hour, so I answered immediately.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I left home at an ungodly hour.
- They arrived at an ungodly hour.
at ungodly o'clock
1/ˈæt ʌŋɡˈɑdli oʊklˈɑk/
fixed phrase
informal
at a ridiculously early time
at a very early/late time (joking)
Exemplos
- I was at the airport at ungodly o'clock this morning.
- She starts her shift at ungodly o'clock every day this week.
- We were on the road at ungodly o'clock to beat the holiday traffic.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I got up at ungodly o'clock.
- We left at ungodly o'clock.