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Impiety

usgb/ɪmˈpaɪəti/Volume
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Religious ContextPlay
Impiety is often used referring to lack of respect towards religious practices or beliefs. SlideThe villagers were shocked by the impiety of the new teacher who didn't bow at the shrine.
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Cultural SensitivityPlay
Understanding what is sacred in different cultures can help avoid impiety. SlideWhile touring the temple, they were careful to avoid any impiety in their behavior.
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Negative EmotionPlay
Impiety usually evokes strong negative reactions from people who value the disrespected entity. SlideThe artist was met with outrage for the impiety in his controversial painting.