verb past tense of soil, meaning to make dirty or stained
adjective dirty or stained
The polluted water source was soiled with chemicals and toxins.
The workers used heavy machinery to remove the soiled debris from the construction site.
The nurse wore gloves to prevent getting soiled with blood or bodily fluids.
The hotel staff quickly cleaned the soiled sheets in between guests.
The farmer's hands were soiled from working in the fields all day.
The soiled clothes needed to be washed before they could be worn again.
In a literary context, 'soiled' may be used to describe a character's reputation or moral character being tarnished.
A psychologist may use the term 'soiled' to describe a patient's feelings of shame or guilt.