B2adjectiveinformallanguageemotions
US/ʌnˈɡɑːd.li/
UK/ʌnˈɡɒd.li/
very unreasonable or annoying, especially for a time that is too early or too late
In context
Why do we have to leave at such an ungodly hour?
The neighbors made an ungodly noise until three in the morning.
He spent an ungodly amount of money on a single watch.
Words that go with ungodly
adjective + noun
- ungodly hourMy flight leaves at an ungodly hour.
- ungodly noiseThe machine made an ungodly noise.
- ungodly amountThey paid an ungodly amount for tickets.
- ungodly messThe kids left an ungodly mess in the kitchen.
- ungodly racketWhat is that ungodly racket outside?
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I woke up at an ungodly morning.Correct: I woke up at an ungodly hour.