unclean

UK
/ʌnˈkliːn/
US
/ʌnˈklin/

Translations

uncleanadjective
uncleaner
Comp.
uncleanest
Super.
UK
/ʌnˈkliːn/
US
/ʌnˈklin/
The unclean dishes were left in the sink overnight.
Грязные тарелки оставили в раковине на ночь.
The unclean water was not safe to drink.
Нечистая вода была небезопасна для питья.
uncleannoun
unclean
pl
UK
/ʌnˈkliːn/
US
/ʌnˈklin/
Occurs with the definite article as a plural-only noun meaning 'those/things that are ritually or morally impure'.

Definitions

uncleanadjective
Not clean; dirty or contaminated.
The unclean dishes were piled up in the sink, waiting to be washed.
Morally impure or corrupt.
The unclean thoughts troubled him, making it hard to focus on his work.
Prohibited by religious or cultural standards as impure or defiled.
In some cultures, certain foods are considered unclean and are avoided during religious observances.
uncleannoun
People or things regarded as ritually or morally impure.
The unclean were required to remain outside the camp until they were declared pure.