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unclean

/ʌnˈkliːn/

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adjective

B2formalcommon/ʌnˈkliːn/

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

ruОписывает что-то, что не является чистым, непорочным или гигиеничным; часто используется в моральном или религиозном контексте.esDescribe algo que no está limpio, puro o higiénico; también se usa en contextos morales o religiosos para referirse a lo impuro o contaminado.frDécrit quelque chose qui n'est pas propre, pur ou hygiénique ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte moral ou religieux.deBeschreibt etwas, das nicht rein, sittlich einwandfrei oder hygienisch ist; wird häufig in moralischem oder religiösem Kontext verwendet.ptDescreve algo que não é limpo, puro ou higiênico; costuma ser usado em contexto moral ou religioso.zh指不干净的、不纯洁的或不符合卫生的;常用于道德或宗教语境中,表示不洁、亵渎或罪恶。arيصف شيئًا غير طاهر أو غير نقي أو غير نظيف صحيًا؛ ويُستخدم كثيرًا في السياق الأخلاقي أو الديني للإشارة إلى النجاسة أو الدنس.

  1. Dirty or soiled B1 formal

    Covered or marked with an unclean substance; not clean.

    • 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.

    ruГрязныйessucio, manchadofrsale, souillédeSchmutzigptSujozh不干净的arقَذِر

    Synonymes: begrimedcontaminateddirtyfilthyfoulgrimygrubbymuckypollutedsoiledstained

    Antonymes: cleanhygienicsanitaryspotlesssterile

  2. Ritually impure C1 formal

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

    • 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.

    ruРитуально нечистыйesImpuro ritualmentefrImpur rituellementdeRituell unreinptRitualmente impurozh礼仪上不洁的arنجس شرعًا

    Synonymes: defiledimpurepollutedprofanetaboounholy

    Antonymes: cleanhallowedpuresanctified

  • uncleaner comparative form
  • uncleanest superlative form