godlessly

IPA/ˈɡɒd.ləs.li/
IPA/ˈɡɑːd.ləs.li/

godlessly — 副詞

1. with no reference to God, gods, or religious faith in how one lives or acts; in

1.副詞C2
釋義

無神地

以不信神或沒有宗教信仰的方式

with no reference to God, gods, or religious faith in how one lives or acts; in a manner that assumes no divine being or supernatural purpose.

例句

Otis lived godlessly, finding purpose in art and science rather than prayer.

Otis 無神地生活,在藝術與科學而非祈禱中尋找人生意義。

adverb modifying 'lived': describes an irreligious lifestyle

Yumi argued godlessly against the church's position, using only logic and evidence.

Yumi 無神地反駁教會的立場,只使用邏輯與證據。

同義詞
  • irreligiously

    Broader term; focuses on lack of religious observance rather than disbelief in God.

  • atheistically

    More specific; implies active rejection of theism, not just absence of religious practice.

  • heathenishly

    Dated and strongly pejorative; implies uncivilised behaviour along with lack of faith.

反義詞
  • piously

    Describes actions performed with devout religious devotion.

  • reverently

    Shows deep respect toward God or sacred things.

  • devoutly

    Suggests sincere and committed religious faith.

用法筆記

Commonly modifies verbs such as 'live', 'die', 'act', 'behave', and 'think'. 'Godlessly' describes a person's overall worldview or approach to life rather than a single momentary action.

常見錯誤

She prayed godlessly' (contradiction — prayer implies belief in a deity).
She raised her children godlessly, never taking them to a place of worship.
💡'godlessly' describes a general stance or lifestyle, not an action that conflicts with belief.