unchaste
Americanadjective
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not chaste; not virtuous; not pure.
an unchaste woman.
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characterized by sexual suggestiveness, transgression, or excess; lascivious; bawdy.
an unchaste exhibition.
Usage
What does unchaste mean? Unchaste is most commonly used to describe someone or something considered sexually immoral, especially according to the teachings of a certain religion. It can also be used in a more general way to mean morally impure. The opposite is chaste, which is most commonly used to describe someone who refrains from sexual activity that’s considered immoral. Example: When I went to Catholic high school, my religion teachers always emphasized the dangers of being unchaste.
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Etymology
Origin of unchaste
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at un- 1, chaste
Example Sentences
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Impure, im-pūr′, adj. mixed with other substances: defiled by sin: unholy: unchaste: unclean.—adv.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Foul, unchaste and superfluous words have no place therein, nor have any inappropriate elements, elements void of significance and without virtue and life.
From Epistle Sermons, Vol. II Epiphany, Easter and Pentecost by John Nicholas Lenker
He neither used unchaste words himself, nor permitted any one to do so in his house.
From McClure's Magazine, Vol. 1, No. 5, October 1893 by Various
Don John, enemy of Claudio, plans to thwart the marriage by letting it appear that Hero is unchaste.
From William Shakespeare by John Masefield
No, if her alien heart dotes on another, She is unchaste, were not that other Percy.
From Percy A Tragedy by Hannah More
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