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

"He was literally slurping unclean pond water to stay hydrated," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 11, 2025

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

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025

Between meals he stored these green seedpods in damp, unclean Ziploc bags—an excellent culture for the proliferation of mold.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer