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
Sick dogs can easily be reinfected by grooming themselves and living in an unclean environment.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
"He was literally slurping unclean pond water to stay hydrated," he said.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025
The left hand, considered unclean, is reserved for personal hygiene.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025
French jams, English marmalades, an unclean butter dish, bottles of ketchup and Lea & Perrins circled past, before what the Object wanted: an economy-size jar of Rolaids.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
