unclean
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corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, dissolute, jackleg, libertine, loose, perverse, perverted, rakehell (or rakehelly), rakish, reprobate, sick, unwholesome, warped
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Furthermore, yoga is practiced on the floor, and tracking in dirt makes the studio unclean. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "12 etiquette tips for yoga class — and the reasons behind them," 4 Sep. 2019 But city officials and local businesses have acknowledged that the area still has unclean streets and a high crime rate. — Shwanika Narayan, SFChronicle.com, "Developers buy empty 6X6 mall in San Francisco’s Mid-Market," 1 Aug. 2019 Circa Survive again changed the pace with a thrilling set of clean and unclean vocals from Anthony Green. — Houston Chronicle, "Disrupt Festival brings high energy, emo back to Houston," 27 June 2019 China said its decision was based on environmental concerns and high rates of trash and unclean materials mixed with American recyclables. — Devin Kelly, Anchorage Daily News, "How a decision by the Chinese government reverberates into your Anchorage recycling bin," 6 June 2019 The result has been both overt and covert messages that periods, and those having them, are unclean. — Teen Vogue, "Period Taboo and Menstrual Cups in the Black Community," 15 Nov. 2018 Disgust involves the thought that something is contaminating, unclean. — Christopher Borrelli, chicagotribune.com, "Our summer of fear: A conversation with Chicago philosopher Martha Nussbaum," 9 July 2018 In male-only sumo, women are considered ritually unclean and are banned from the dohyo, which is considered sacred. — Washington Post, "Japan mayor saved by nurse says female sumo ban irrelevant," 29 June 2018 Ralls defined a puppy mill as a high-volume, commercial breeder that places profit over the welfare of its animals, which get little care or exercise and are often housed in crowded unclean pens. — Stephen Hudak, OrlandoSentinel.com, "American Kennel Club cites 'grave concerns' with Orange County proposal to ban sale of animals bred in 'puppy mills'," 5 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'unclean.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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