unclean

• Beschreibt etwas, das nicht rein, sittlich einwandfrei oder hygienisch ist; wird häufig in moralischem oder religiösem Kontext verwendet.

Describes something that is not clean, pure, or hygienic; often used in a moral or religious context.

1. Dirty or soiledB1formal

   Covered or marked with an unclean substance; not clean.

   Schmutzig

   • The kitchen counter was unclean after preparing raw meat.
   • He refused to wear an unclean shirt.
   • The water in the pond was unclean and unsafe to drink.

   Synonymebegrimedcontaminateddirtyfilthyfoulgrimygrubbymuckypollutedsoiledstained

   Antonymecleanhygienicsanitaryspotlesssterile

2. Ritually impureC1formal

   Considered impure according to religious or ceremonial laws, often relating to dietary or moral codes.

   Rituell unrein

   • In some traditions, certain animals are considered unclean and cannot be eaten.
   • The priest declared the temple unclean after the incident.
   • Ancient texts describe rituals to cleanse what is unclean.

   Synonymedefiledimpurepollutedprofanetaboounholy

   Antonymecleanhallowedpuresanctified