Showing disrespect for God or sacred things; lacking reverence for religion or established beliefs. Not devout or respectful toward what is considered holy.
From Latin 'impius,' from 'in-' (not) + 'pius' (pious, dutiful). Originally described someone who failed in their duties to gods, family, or state, later focused more specifically on religious irreverence.
Simply 'im-pious' = not pious. But remember that 'pious' originally meant dutiful to gods, family, AND country — so impious behavior could offend any of these traditional authorities, not just religious ones.
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