unclean

/'ʌn'kli:n/
Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not clean; dirty or soiled: Describes something that is physically dirty, stained, or contaminated.
    • Morally impure or corrupt: Describes something or someone considered impure, sinful, or defiled, often in a religious, ceremonial, or ethical context.
    • Ritually impure: In specific religious contexts, refers to something that violates laws of purity, making it unfit for ceremonial use or consumption.
Usage Examples
  • Adjective (Physically Dirty):
    • The kitchen was left in an unclean state after the party.
    • He refused to wear the unclean shirt.
  • Adjective (Morally/Ritually Impure):
    • According to the ancient laws, certain animals were considered unclean.
    • The scandal revealed the unclean dealings within the corporation.
Advanced Usage
  • "Unclean hands" (Legal/Idiomatic): A principle in law stating that a person who has acted wrongly or unethically in a matter cannot seek equitable relief or justice from the court regarding that matter.
    • The judge dismissed the case because the plaintiff came to court with unclean hands.
  • "Unclean spirit" (Religious/Archaic): A term often used in religious texts to refer to a demon or evil spirit.
    • The exorcism was performed to drive out the unclean spirit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Uncleanness (n): The state or condition of being unclean.
    • The uncleanness of the water source was a major health concern.
  • Uncleanly (adv, adj - less common): In an unclean manner. (As an adjective, it is an archaic form meaning 'unclean'.)
    • (adv) The wound was uncleanly dressed, leading to infection.
Synonyms
  • Dirty: Soiled, grimy, filthy.
  • Impure: Contaminated, defiled, polluted.
  • Sullied: Tarnished, stained (often morally).
  • Foul: Disgustingly dirty or offensive.
Antonyms
  • Clean: Free from dirt, pollution, or moral blemish.
  • Pure: Not mixed or adulterated; free from moral corruption.
  • Spotless: Completely clean.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • To feel unclean: To feel morally soiled or guilty after an action.
    • After lying to his friend, he felt unclean.
  • Unclean bill of health: A play on the phrase "clean bill of health," indicating a report that something is faulty, diseased, or problematic.
    • The inspector gave the restaurant an unclean bill of health due to numerous violations.
Adjective
  1. 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
  2. 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

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ trái nghĩa

Từ tương tự

Từ gần giống

Từ chứa "unclean"

Từ có nhắc đến "unclean"