How Do You Spell UNSANCTIFIED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnsˈanktɪfˌa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "unsanctified" is spelled with the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the root word "sanctified" meaning "made holy or sacred." The IPA phonetic transcription for "unsanctified" is /ʌnˈsæŋktɪfaɪd/. The "un-" prefix is pronounced as "ʌn" and the stress falls on the second syllable "sanc". The "k" and "t" sounds are separate, hence the "kt" cluster, and the final syllable is pronounced as "faid." This word implies that something has not been made sacred or blessed.

UNSANCTIFIED Meaning and Definition

1. Unsanctified is an adjective that refers to something or someone that has not been made holy or consecrated. It can be used to describe a state or condition that lacks purity, spiritual blessing, or divine approval. When something is unsanctified, it implies that it has not been set apart or blessed according to religious or sacred standards, often prompting a perception of impurity or unworthiness.

   In a religious context, the term unsanctified can point to actions, objects, or persons that have not undergone a ritual or ceremony for purification, making them unholy or profane in the eyes of a particular religious tradition. It suggests a deviation from the accepted norms or principles of sanctity and moral righteousness.

   Beyond its religious connotations, unsanctified can also describe something that is not sanctified, consecrated, or authorized by societal or cultural standards. It implies a lack of endorsement or approval from relevant authorities or influential figures, thereby suggesting a lack of legitimacy or credibility.

   Furthermore, the term can also be employed metaphorically to highlight a spiritual or moral deficit, reflecting a state of being that is perceived as unholy, immoral, or undesirable. In this sense, being unsanctified implies a need for moral or ethical improvement, often associated with undesirable behavior or beliefs that deviate from established virtues or norms.

2. Unholy; not consecrated.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNSANCTIFIED

• ynsanctified
• hnsanctified
• jnsanctified
• insanctified
• 8nsanctified
• 7nsanctified
• ubsanctified
• umsanctified
• ujsanctified
• uhsanctified
• unaanctified
• unzanctified
• unxanctified
• undanctified
• uneanctified
• unwanctified
• unsznctified
• unssnctified
• unswnctified

Etymology of UNSANCTIFIED

The word "unsanctified" is derived from the Latin word "sanctificare", which is a combination of "sanctus" (holy, consecrated) and "facere" (to make). Over time, it evolved into "unsanctified" in English, meaning not made holy or not consecrated.

Similar spelling words for UNSANCTIFIED

• unsanctioned,
• unsanctify.