Uncleanliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncleanliest
[ ʌnˈklɛnliəst ]
state of cleanliness
The term 'uncleanliest' refers to the superlative form of 'unclean', meaning the most unclean or the dirtiest. It describes a condition or state that is extremely dirty or not clean at all. This word is often used to denote a lack of hygiene or cleanliness, whether in a physical space or in terms of moral purity. It can apply to various contexts, including personal hygiene, environmental cleanliness, or even metaphorically to actions or behaviors.
Synonyms
dirtiest, filthiest, smuttiest.
Examples of usage
- The uncleanliest room in the house was filled with dust and garbage.
- Among all the animals at the shelter, that puppy was the uncleanliest.
- Their uncleanliest habits made the community concerned about health risks.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncleanliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sujo
🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा
🇩🇪 am schmutzigsten
🇮🇩 paling kotor
🇺🇦 найбрудніший
🇵🇱 najbrudniejszy
🇯🇵 最も不潔な
🇫🇷 le plus sale
🇪🇸 el más sucio
🇹🇷 en kirli
🇰🇷 가장 더러운
🇸🇦 الأكثر قذارة
🇨🇿 nejšpinavější
🇸🇰 najšpinavší
🇨🇳 最肮脏的
🇸🇮 najbolj umazan
🇮🇸 sórugasta
🇰🇿 ең лас
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბინძური
🇦🇿 ən çirkli
🇲🇽 el más sucio
Etymology
The word 'uncleanliest' is formed by adding the superlative suffix '-liest' to the base word 'unclean', which itself is derived from the Old English 'unclæn'. The prefix 'un-' signifies the negation of the root word, which means 'clean' or 'pure'. Over time, 'unclean' has evolved in English usage to describe not just physical dirtiness, but also moral and ethical dimensions of purity. While the adjective form is commonly used, the superlative 'uncleanliest' is less frequent and typically employed to emphasize an extreme state of being unclean. The language has shifted through various eras, adapting the term's usage in contexts of hygiene, health, and morality as societal standards of cleanliness have evolved.