Pronunciation: /ʌnˈklin/
adjective not clean; dirty
A1 The kitchen floor was unclean.
A2 The unclean water made the villagers sick.
B1 The unclean conditions in the restaurant led to a health inspection.
B2 The unclean air quality in the city was a major concern for residents.
C1 The uncleanliness of the public restroom was unacceptable.
C2 The unclean environment was a breeding ground for bacteria and viruses.
adverb in a dirty or impure manner
A1 The kitchen was unclean, so I decided to clean it.
A2 She left the bathroom unclean, which made her roommate upset.
B1 The hotel room was unclean, so we asked for a different one.
B2 The restaurant received a low rating because of its unclean kitchen.
C1 The unclean conditions of the factory led to a health inspection.
C2 The unclean water source was deemed unsafe for consumption.
formal The laboratory equipment must be thoroughly cleaned to ensure that it remains unclean.
informal I can't believe how unclean the dishes are in the sink.
slang This restaurant's kitchen is so gross, it's always unclean.
figurative His unclean conscience weighed heavily on him as he tried to sleep.
uncleaned
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