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Impious Definition & Meaning

impious
adjective
  1. lacking piety or reverence for a god
  2. lacking due respect or dutifulness; "impious toward one's parents"; "an undutiful son"

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Frequently asked questions

What does impious mean?
lacking piety or reverence for a god lacking due respect or dutifulness; "impious toward one's parents"; "an undutiful son"
What part of speech is impious?
Impious is an adjective.
How many definitions does impious have?
Impious has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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