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unwashed

/' n'w t/
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Explanation of the Word "Unwashed"

Definition: The word "unwashed" is an adjective that generally means not cleaned with soap and water. It can also refer to a group of people, often used in a negative way to describe the common masses or those who are considered lower in social status.

Examples:
  1. Literal Use:

    • "There was a sink full of unwashed dishes after the party."
    • In this sentence, "unwashed" describes the dishes that have not been cleaned.
  2. Metaphorical Use:

    • "The politician spoke to the unwashed masses, trying to connect with everyday people."
    • Here, "unwashed masses" refers to common people, often implying they are not sophisticated.
Advanced Usage:

In literature or critical discussions, "unwashed" can be used to discuss social issues or class differences. It may carry connotations of disdain or condescension, especially when referring to people.

Word Variants:
  • Unwash (verb): To not wash something. This is rarely used in everyday conversation.
  • Washing (noun): The act of cleaning something with water and soap.
Different Meanings:
  • Literal: Not cleaned (e.g., unwashed clothes).
  • Figurative: Referring to a group of people considered to be common or lacking refinement.
Synonyms:
  • For the literal meaning: dirty, soiled, unclean.
  • For the figurative meaning: common, vulgar, plebeian.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • "The great unwashed": This is an idiom that refers to the common people, often used in a dismissive way.
  • There are no specific phrasal verbs associated directly with "unwashed," but you might use "wash up," which means to clean oneself or to clean dishes.
Summary:

"Unwashed" can describe something dirty or people who are part of the lower social class.

Adjective
  1. not cleaned with or as if with soap and water
    • a sink full of unwashed dishes
  2. of or associated with the great masses of people
    • the common people in those days suffered greatly
    • behavior that branded him as common
    • his square plebeian nose
    • a vulgar and objectionable person
    • the unwashed masses

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