godless

[/ˈɡɒdləs/]

adjective

ímpio

1. not believing in God or any deity; atheistic

He was raised in a godless household.

Ele foi criado em uma casa ímpia.

2. wicked, immoral, or sinful

The godless behavior of the criminals shocked the community.

O comportamento ímpio dos criminosos chocou a comunidade.

3. lacking spiritual values or moral principles

They condemned the godless society for its corruption.

Eles condenaram a sociedade ímpia por sua corrupção.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ímpio; ateu

Commonly used in both religious and secular contexts

Rio de Janeiro

ímpio; descrente

May emphasize lack of faith more than immorality

São Paulo

ímpio; irreligioso

More formal usage in urban contexts

Portugal

ímpio; ateu; sacrílego

Sacrílego emphasizes the disrespect to sacred things

godless heathen

godless society

turn to godless ways

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