unclean

[uhn-kleen]

adjective

uncleaner, uncleanest 

1. not clean; dirty.

   Synonyms: filthy

2. morally impure; evil; vile.

   unclean thoughts.

   Synonyms: polluted, corrupt, sinful, unchaste, base

3. 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

/ ʌnˈkliːn /

adjective

1. lacking moral, spiritual, ritual, or physical cleanliness

Other Word Forms

• uncleanness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of unclean¹

before 900; Middle English unclene, Old English unclǣne. See un- ¹, clean

Example Sentences

The idea that female bodies are made unclean by vaccines is all tied up in a larger sexist view that good women stay at home and avoid too much contact with the outside world.

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She is now living in temporary shelter where food is scarce and water unclean.

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This can lead to some people developing issues such as a cough or runny nose but air-con only leads to serious problems like infections when units are poorly maintained or unclean.

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"He was literally slurping unclean pond water to stay hydrated," he said.

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The animal charity said the dogs were kept in unclean and overcrowded conditions, with little access to fresh water.

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