Impurest: meaning, definitions and examples
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impurest
[ ɪmˈpjʊərɪst ]
moral quality
Impurest refers to the state of being the least pure in quality or morality. It is often used to describe things that have been corrupted or tainted in some way, whether physically, ethically, or morally. The term can apply to substances that are not clean or to actions that are seen as immoral or unethical. When used in a figurative sense, it can refer to thoughts, motives, or intentions that are not virtuous or wholesome.
Synonyms
corrupted, debased, polluted, tainted, unclean.
Examples of usage
- The impurest motives can lead to distrust.
- His actions were the impurest of all.
- They sought the impurest ingredients for their experiments.
Translations
Translations of the word "impurest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais impuro
🇮🇳 अशुद्धतम
🇩🇪 unreinster
🇮🇩 paling tidak murni
🇺🇦 найбільш нечистий
🇵🇱 najbardziej nieczysty
🇯🇵 最も不純な
🇫🇷 le plus impur
🇪🇸 el más impuro
🇹🇷 en kirli
🇰🇷 가장 불순한
🇸🇦 الأكثر نجاسة
🇨🇿 nejnečistší
🇸🇰 najnečistejší
🇨🇳 最不纯的
🇸🇮 najbolj nečist
🇮🇸 óhreinast
🇰🇿 ең лас
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უწმინდური
🇦🇿 ən çirkin
🇲🇽 el más impuro
Etymology
The word 'impure' derives from the Latin 'impurus,' which is formed from 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'purus,' meaning 'pure.' The suffix '-est' is added to form the superlative degree. 'Pure' itself comes from the Latin 'purus' indicating cleanliness or innocence. Historically, the concept of purity has been significant in various cultures, relating not only to physical cleanliness but also to moral and ethical standards. Over time, 'impure' has evolved to encompass various forms of corruption, whether in substances such as food and water or in the moral realm, particularly in literature and philosophy. The usage of 'impurest' speaks to the extremes of these qualities, marking the lowest standards in purity or morality.