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unclean
[uhn-kleen]
adjective
not clean; dirty.
Synonyms:morally impure; evil; vile.
unclean thoughts.
Synonyms: , , , ,Chiefly Biblical.having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to the laws, especially the dietary or ceremonial laws.
an unclean animal; unclean persons.
unclean
/ ʌˈː /
adjective
lacking moral, spiritual, ritual, or physical cleanliness
Other Word Forms
- uncleanness noun
- ܲˈԲԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Dog ownership has been frowned upon in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with dogs viewed as "unclean" by authorities and a legacy of Western cultural influence.
According to local doctors, cited by Sudanese media, drone attacks have caused power outages at water purification stations, which has left people with no choice but to use unclean water.
David remembers the moment he found his elderly stepfather, John, unkempt and suffering from dementia, living alone in an unclean hotel room.
The negative reviews — many invoking rats and unclean kitchens — spoke less to the specific events in Altoona and more to a pervasive frustration.
Disgust is a strong feeling of revulsion in response to objects perceived to be contaminating, polluting or unclean.
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