unclean

• Décrit quelque chose qui n'est pas propre, pur ou hygiénique ; souvent utilisé dans un contexte moral ou religieux.

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.

   sale, souillé

   • 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.

   Synonymesbegrimedcontaminateddirtyfilthyfoulgrimygrubbymuckypollutedsoiledstained

   Antonymescleanhygienicsanitaryspotlesssterile

2. Ritually impureC1formal

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

   Impur rituellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesdefiledimpurepollutedprofanetaboounholy

   Antonymescleanhallowedpuresanctified