unclean
Example Sentences
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A longstanding taboo in Chinese culture against used goods, seen as unclean or a shameful sign of poverty, is lifting rapidly.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
“It’s the tragic result of a system failing to meet the most basic duty of care,” Padilla said in a statement, citing reports of mold in food, unclean drinking water and barriers to medical care.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026
Of course, eating with one’s hands isn’t some careless or unclean impulse — it’s a practiced tradition that spans continents, centuries and entire systems of thought.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025
If you come to a court with unclean hands, you forfeit your right to claim this kind of emergency relief.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2025
Crazy for standing on her principles: no buying on credit, no giving up her children, no eating of unclean meat.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
