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Unclean Definition & Meaning

unclean
adjective
  1. soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime; "dirty unswept sidewalks"; "a child in dirty overalls"; "dirty slums"; "piles of dirty dishes"; "put his dirty feet on the clean sheet"; "wore an unclean shirt"; "mining is a dirty job"; "Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves"
  2. having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws; "unclean meat"; "and the swine...is unclean to you"-Leviticus
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"Unclean" in song lyrics

See how unclean is used in real songs:

  • "Untouchable spectre still I feel unclean"
    Braintax — Future Ghost
  • "We step up in the club, we're unclean"
    Copywrite — Twist It (Freestyle)
  • "I feel for the unclean"
    Datk Lotus — The Swarm

Usage tips for "unclean"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "unclean" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for unclean to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does unclean mean?
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime; "dirty unswept sidewalks"; "a child in dirty overalls"; "dirty slums"; "piles of dirty dishes"; "put his dirty feet on the clean sheet"; "wore an unclean shirt"; "mining is a dirty job"; "Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves" having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws; "unclean meat"; "and the swine...is unclean to you"-Leviticus 11:3
What part of speech is unclean?
Unclean is an adjective.
How many definitions does unclean have?
Unclean has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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