unclean

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈkliːn/
US: /ʌnˈkliːn/

  1. Not clean physically; dirty.

    1. His clothes were unclean and torn after the accident.
    2. The kitchen was left in an unclean state after the party, with dishes piled high.

  2. Morally impure or offensive; considered sinful or wicked.

    1. The book was considered unclean by many people.
    2. He felt unclean after cheating on the exam, unable to shake the guilt.

  3. Religiously impure; not ritually clean according to religious laws.

    1. Pork is considered an unclean food in some religions.
    2. According to the old testament, the woman was considered unclean during her period.

Synonyms

dirty filthy impure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "unclean" in English means: Not clean physically; dirty., Morally impure or offensive; considered sinful or wicked., Religiously impure; not ritually clean according to religious laws..

The phonetic transcription of "unclean" is /ʌnˈkliːn/ in British English and /ʌnˈkliːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "unclean": dirty, filthy, impure.

Example usage of "unclean": "His clothes were unclean and torn after the accident.". More examples on the page.