unpardonable sin
Beyond all forgiveness
The unpardonable sin is a transgression so grave it cannot be forgiven.
In Christian theology, it refers to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit—the one sin Jesus declared would never be forgiven.
In general use, it describes any act considered beyond redemption or excuse within a particular context: In this family, wasting food is the unpardonable sin.
Violation of the hallowed
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
- desecrationViolating something sacred
impiety · irreverence · cursing · swearing · profaning · blaspheming · defiling
Odiously, shockingly evil
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- irredeemableImpossible to reform
- mortal sinGrace-destroying spiritual offense
grievous · egregious · abominable · crossing the line · point of no return
Grace-destroying spiritual offense
- venial sinLesser Catholic transgression
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
- divine forgivenessDeity pardoning wrongdoing
Eternal punishment by flame
- perditionEternal spiritual ruin
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- eternal punishmentEndless suffering after death
- GehennaPlace of eternal torment
torment · doom · judgment · reprobation · lake of fire · outer darkness · second death · no forgiveness
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
- culpabilityDeserving blame for wrongdoing
- inconsolableUnable to be comforted
haunted · tormented soul · irremediable · moral weight · soul-crushing
sacrilege
Violation of the hallowed
- profanityVulgar or obscene speech
- heresyBelief opposing official doctrine
- apostasyRenunciation of former beliefs
desecration · impiety · irreverence · cursing · swearing · profaning · blaspheming · defiling
heinous
Odiously, shockingly evil
- inexcusableImpossible to justify
- unforgivableCannot be pardoned
- irredeemableImpossible to reform
mortal sin · grievous · egregious · abominable · crossing the line · point of no return
mortal sin
Grace-destroying spiritual offense
- venial sinLesser Catholic transgression
- salvationDeliverance from harm
- graceEffortless beauty of motion
divine forgiveness · hardened heart · spiritual death · eternal sin
hellfire
Eternal punishment by flame
- perditionEternal spiritual ruin
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- eternal punishmentEndless suffering after death
Gehenna · torment · doom · judgment · reprobation · lake of fire · outer darkness · second death · no forgiveness · beyond redemption
remorse
Guilt for wrongdoing
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- self-reproachBlaming oneself for wrongdoing
- culpabilityDeserving blame for wrongdoing
inconsolable · haunted · tormented soul · irremediable · moral weight · soul-crushing
unpardonable sinvenial sin
Lesser Catholic transgression
peccadillo · minor transgression · slight · misdemeanor · white lie
unpardonable, pardonable, pardon, pardoned, pardoning, pardoner, pardons, sinless