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Definition of impious adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

impious

adjective
 
/ɪmˈpaɪəs/,
 
/ˈɪmpiəs/
 
/ɪmˈpaɪəs/,
 
/ˈɪmpiəs/
 (formal)
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  1. showing a lack of respect for God and religion opposite pious
    Word Originmid 16th cent.: from Latin impius (from in- ‘not’ + pius ‘dutiful, pious’) + -ous.
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