irreligious

/ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌir-i-ˈli-jəs/ (ame, mw)

irreligious — adjective

  • irreligiouspositive
  • more irreligiouscomparative
  • most irreligioussuperlative

1. not guided by religious belief or practice, and sometimes treating religion as u

1.形容詞C1
釋義

not guided by religious belief or practice, and sometimes treating religion as unimportant

例句

Haruto grew up in an irreligious home where nobody prayed before meals.

irreligious + home/family background

The town is largely irreligious, so the old church stands empty most Sundays.

be + largely irreligious

同義詞
  • non-religious

    the most neutral everyday choice; simply states the absence of religion

  • godless

    stronger and often disapproving; can suggest moral criticism

  • secular

    better for governments, schools, and public institutions than for personal belief

反義詞
  • religious

    connected with religious belief, worship, or practice

  • devout

    stronger; emphasizes deep and active faith

  • pious

    more formal and often focuses on visible holiness

文法句型

be/become + irreligious

irreligious + family/society/person

用法筆記

Often describes people, families, or societies rather than a single momentary action. Depending on the context, it can suggest simple lack of belief, lack of practice, or a dismissive attitude toward religion.

常見錯誤

❌The school is irreligious, so it teaches math without prayer.
✅The school is secular, so it teaches math without prayer.
💡'Irreligious' usually describes people or attitudes, while 'secular' is more natural for institutions and public systems.