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unwashed

[uhn-wosht, -wawsht] / ʌnˈwɒʃt, -ˈwɔʃt /
ADJECTIVE
lowly
Synonyms
WEAK
average base baseborn cast down common commonplace declassed docile dutiful everyday gentle humble ignoble low lowborn mean meek menial mild modest mundane obscure obsequious ordinary plebeian poor proletarian prosaic retiring reverential servile simple submissive subordinate unassuming unpretentious vulgar withdrawing

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Door handles, faucet knobs, and flush levers tend to be more contaminated because they are frequently touched, often with unwashed hands.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

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

“In addition, touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection,” state officials said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 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

This overwhelming musk of animal waste and chemicals—almost like the odor of salt water and unwashed bodies.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros