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

The animal charity said the dogs were kept in unclean and overcrowded conditions, with little access to fresh water.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

The left hand, considered unclean, is reserved for personal hygiene.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

He was exhausted and covered with a damp, unclean sweat.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi