Pronunciation: /ʌnˈklin/

Definitions of unclean

adjective not clean; dirty

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of unclean in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of unclean

past tense

uncleaned

plural

uncleans

comparative

more unclean

superlative

most unclean

present tense

unclean

future tense

will unclean

perfect tense

have uncleaned

continuous tense

is uncleaning

singular

unclean

positive degree

unclean

infinitive

to unclean

gerund

uncleaning

participle

uncleaned

Origin and Evolution of unclean

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'unclean' originated from the Old English word 'unclæne' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'unklainaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unclean' has evolved to not only refer to physical dirtiness but also to impurity or moral corruption.