unsanctified

adjective

un·​sanctified
"+
: not holy or sanctified : not made sacred or holy : not reserved for religious use
the daring half-hope is expressed that the lovers' unsanctified union may be blessed with issueNew Republic
unsanctifiedly
-ˌfī(ə̇)dlē
-li
adverb

Word History

Etymology

un- entry 1 + sanctified, adjective

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“Unsanctified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanctified. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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