Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ungodly-hour

noun
/ˈʌnˌɡɒdli ˈaʊər/
Definition
An ungodly hour refers to a very early morning or late-night hour that is considered unusual or inappropriate for most people to be awake or active.
Examples
  • She woke up at an ungodly hour to catch her flight.
  • Going for a run at an ungodly hour is not my idea of fun.
  • He finished his work at an ungodly hour and was exhausted the next day.
Meaning
This term is often used to describe a time that disrupts normal sleep schedules, commonly associated with the hours before dawn or after midnight when most people are asleep.
Synonyms
  • unnatural hour
  • early hour
  • late hour
  • ridiculous hour