profaneness n 1: an attitude of irreverence or contempt for a divinity 2: unholiness by virtue of being profane [syn: {profaneness}, {unsanctification}]
Profaneness \Pro*fane"ness\, n. The quality or state of being profane; especially, the use of profane language. [1913 Webster]
PROFANENESS or PROFANITY, crim. law. A disrespect to the name of God, or his divine providence. This is variously punished by statute in the several states.