soiled
Definition
Adjective: 1. Made dirty or stained; not clean: Describes something that has become unclean through contact with dirt, grime, or other substances. 2. Morally tainted or corrupt (less common): Can describe something sullied in a non-physical sense, such as a reputation.
Usage
The adjective "soiled" is used to describe the state of an object or material that is no longer clean. It often implies a specific act or instance of becoming dirty, rather than a general state of untidiness. It is commonly applied to items like clothing, linens, and surfaces.
Examples
- Physical dirt:
- The mechanic handed me the soiled rag.
- She changed the baby's soiled diaper immediately.
- Please put soiled laundry in the hamper.
- Non-physical taint (less common):
- The scandal left a soiled reputation that was hard to repair.
Advanced Usage
- "to soil one's hands": To engage in work that is considered dirty, menial, or morally compromising.
- He refused to soil his hands with the corrupt business deal.
Variants and Related Words
- Soil (verb): To make dirty; to stain or defile.
- Be careful not to soil your new white shirt.
- Soiling (noun): The act or instance of making something dirty.
- The soiling of the document was accidental.
Synonyms
- Dirty: The most general synonym for not clean.
- Stained: Marked with a discolored patch.
- Grimy: Covered with ingrained dirt or soot.
- Sullied: Tarnished or dirtied, often used for reputation.
- Unclean: Not clean; often has a formal or ritual connotation.
Antonyms
- Clean
- Spotless
- Immaculate
- Pristine
Adjective
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soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
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dirty unswept sidewalks
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a child in dirty overalls
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dirty slums
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piles of dirty dishes
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put his dirty feet on the clean sheet
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wore an unclean shirt
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mining is a dirty job
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Cinderella did the dirty work while her sisters preened themselves
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