Difficulty: Easy
Correct Answer: Unholy
Explanation:
Given data
Concept/Approach
Seek a word that directly negates sacredness—‘‘unholy’’ fits best.
Option analysis
Unholy: profane; not sacred—closest opposite. ✔️Irreligious: lacking religion personally; not necessarily the opposite of sacred as a property. ❌Unethical: morally wrong; different dimension (ethics vs. sanctity). ❌Irreverent: lacking due respect; could still apply to sacred things, but not the strict antonym. ❌
Example
A sacrosanct rule is inviolable; an unholy act is profane.
Final Answer
Unholy
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