Definition

Not believing in or recognizing any god or deity.

Example

Some people believe that a godless society can still have strong moral values.

Conversation

Have you noticed how some people live as if they're totally godless?

Yeah, it’s interesting to see how their values differ from ours.

I wonder if they feel lost without any belief system.

Maybe, or perhaps they find meaning in other ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Godless → It is formed from "god" (from Old English "god", meaning deity or supreme being) and "-less" (meaning without). The word "godless" means without a god or devoid of belief in a deity.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'without' ('-less') a 'deity' ('god') — that's why godless means lacking belief in a god.

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