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
She is now living in temporary shelter where food is scarce and water unclean.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
The left hand, considered unclean, is reserved for personal hygiene.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025
Crazy for standing on her principles: no buying on credit, no giving up her children, no eating of unclean meat.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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