unwashed

Example Sentences

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Modi, as the Italian was affectionately called, was urbane, well-groomed and handsome, while Soutine was destitute, sickly and notoriously unwashed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

A sink overflowing with unwashed dishes marks the start of her workday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Clothes go unwashed and families can’t bathe their children properly, meaning skin diseases and diarrhoea are widespread.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2024

This means as well as dirt, unwashed produce may contain a variety of potentially harmful matter – including bacteria, fungi, viruses and pesticides.

From Salon • Aug. 12, 2024

His hand feels at the scratchy whiskers on his face, and his muddy hair is as unwashed and coarse as ever.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak