Definition

Not made holy or sacred; not blessed or dedicated for religious use.

Example

The unconsecrated ground was used for a picnic instead of a ceremony.

Conversation

Did you see that old church down the street?

Yeah, it looks really interesting but a bit unconsecrated.

I wonder if they ever plan to use it for anything special.

I hope so, it would be nice to see such an unconsecrated place come to life.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unconsecrated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "consecratus" (from Latin, meaning to make sacred). The word "unconsecrated" means not made sacred or not dedicated to a religious purpose.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'sacred' ('consecratus') — that's why unconsecrated refers to something that is not sacred.

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