irreligious

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

irreligious — 形容詞

  • 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

不信教的

對宗教無信仰或不重視

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.

Haruto 在一個不信教的家庭長大，吃飯前沒有人禱告。

irreligious + home/family background

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

這個城鎮大多數人都不信教，所以那座老教堂多半星期天都空著。

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.