Uncleanlier: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncleanlier
[ ʌnˈkliːnliər ]
state of cleanliness
The word 'uncleanlier' is a comparative form of 'unclean', indicating a greater degree of uncleanliness. This term is often used to describe something that is not only dirty but is considered more unclean than another object or person. It suggests a heightened level of unhygienic conditions or moral impurity. Generally, it's less common in everyday usage but can appear in literary or descriptive contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The kitchen felt uncleanlier after the party.
- His room was uncleanlier than last week.
- The streets look uncleanlier due to the recent storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncleanlier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sujo
🇮🇳 अधिक गंदा
🇩🇪 schmutziger
🇮🇩 lebih kotor
🇺🇦 більш брудний
🇵🇱 bardziej brudny
🇯🇵 より汚い
🇫🇷 plus sale
🇪🇸 más sucio
🇹🇷 daha kirli
🇰🇷 더 더러운
🇸🇦 أكثر قذارة
🇨🇿 více špinavý
🇸🇰 viac špinavý
🇨🇳 更肮脏
🇸🇮 bolj umazan
🇮🇸 meira óhrein
🇰🇿 одан да лас
🇬🇪 მეტად ბინძური
🇦🇿 daha çirkli
🇲🇽 más sucio
Etymology
The term 'uncleanlier' originates from the base adjective 'unclean', which itself is a combination of the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') and the root word 'clean'. The development of the suffix '-lier' to create a comparative form follows the patterns present in English for modifying adjectives to show varying degrees of a quality. The usage of 'unclean' dates back to Old English, with 'clean' having roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where it was associated with the notion of purity and hygiene. Over time, as English evolved, the need for comparative forms arose, leading to the creation of terms such as 'uncleanlier'. The historical context of hygiene and cleanliness has always played a significant role in the understanding of this term, particularly with the growing importance of sanitation in everyday life.