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Unclean: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclean

 

[ ʌnˈkliːn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

environment

Not clean or hygienic; dirty.

Synonyms

dirty, filthy, grimy, uncleanly

Examples of usage

  • The kitchen was unclean and in need of a thorough scrubbing.
  • The unclean conditions in the restaurant led to a health inspection.
Context #2 | Adjective

spiritual

Morally impure or sinful.

Synonyms

corrupt, immoral, impure, sinful

Examples of usage

  • He felt unclean after cheating on the exam.
  • The unclean thoughts plagued his conscience.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclean" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sujo

🇮🇳 अस्वच्छ

🇩🇪 schmutzig

🇮🇩 kotor

🇺🇦 брудний

🇵🇱 brudny

🇯🇵 きたない

🇫🇷 sale

🇪🇸 sucio

🇹🇷 kirli

🇰🇷 더러운

🇸🇦 قذر

🇨🇿 špinavý

🇸🇰 špinavý

🇨🇳 脏

🇸🇮 umazan

🇮🇸 óhreinn

🇰🇿 лас

🇬🇪 მჭუჭყიანი

🇦🇿 çirkli

🇲🇽 sucio

Etymology

The word 'unclean' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'unclæne', which meant not morally pure or physically dirty. Over the centuries, the word has retained its dual meaning of both physical and moral impurity. It is often used in various contexts to describe something that is not clean, hygienic, or morally pure.

See also: clean, cleaner, cleaning, cleanliness, cleanness, cleanse, cleanser, cleansing, cleanup, uncleanly.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,745, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.