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Unwashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unwashed

 

[ สŒnหˆwษ’สƒt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

hygiene state

The term 'unwashed' refers to something that has not been cleaned or washed. It often describes people or items, particularly in reference to hygiene or cleanliness. The unwashed can convey a sense of neglect or carelessness regarding personal grooming or sanitary practices. Additionally, it may also refer to clothes, dishes, or any objects that remain dirty due to a lack of washing. This term can carry a negative connotation if used to describe a person.

Synonyms

dirty, filthy, grimy, unbathed, unclean

Examples of usage

  • The unwashed dishes piled up in the sink.
  • He looked disheveled and unwashed after days of camping.
  • The unwashed group drew attention for their appearance.

Translations

Translations of the word "unwashed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nรฃo lavado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคงเฅ‚เคฐเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ungereinigt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belum dicuci

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะทะผะธั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niewypierany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆด—ใฃใฆใ„ใชใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท non lavรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ no lavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑkanmamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธ์ฒ™๋˜์ง€ ์•Š์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุบุณูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nevypranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nepranรฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœชๆด—็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neoprano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพvegiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒั‹ะปะผะฐา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒแƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒฌแƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuyulmamฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ no lavado

Etymology

The word 'unwashed' is formed by the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and the past participle 'washed', derived from the Old English word 'wascan', which means 'to wash'. The usage of 'unwashed' can be traced back to the early 19th century, when it became common in English to denote a lack of washing or cleanliness. Historically, cleanliness has been associated with social status and health, making the term a point of focus in discussions about personal grooming. In literature, 'the unwashed' has sometimes been used derogatorily to refer to the lower classes or those considered socially undesirable due to their hygiene practices. This reflects broader societal attitudes toward cleanliness and its significance in cultural norms, further embedding the notion of 'unwashed' into vernacular language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,133, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.