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
The animal charity said the dogs were kept in unclean and overcrowded conditions, with little access to fresh water.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025
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
The servants drew away from him as though he were something unclean, and Steven and Emilia turned the other way if they saw him coming.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
