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unclean

[uhn-kleen] / ʌnˈklin /


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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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