unhallowed

Unhallowed refers to something that is not consecrated or made holy. In religious contexts, it typically describes places, objects, or actions that have not been blessed by a religious authority or have been desecrated. This can include burial grounds that have not undergone proper rites or have been disturbed, or items that have been used in profane rituals. The concept of unhallowed is often contrasted with the hallowed, which signifies sanctity and reverence.

The term can also extend to metaphorical meanings, implying something that is wicked, impious, or morally corrupt. In literature and folklore, unhallowed entities or places are often associated with evil spirits, dark magic, or forbidden practices. The absence of divine blessing or sacredness imbues the unhallowed with a sense of dread or unease. It suggests a state outside of the accepted moral or spiritual order, often implying a spiritual void or corruption. The feeling evoked by the unhallowed is one of transgression against sacred boundaries.