impure
/ɪmˈpjʊr/
adjective
- Mixed with something else that is not pure; not clean or not of good quality.
- They tested the gold and found it was impure, containing traces of copper.
- Impure air in the city can cause breathing problems.
- The water from the old well was impure and unsafe to drink.
- Morally wrong or not honest; involving bad intentions or thoughts.
- The knight swore to rid the kingdom of impure desires.
- The leader's impure motives were revealed in the scandal.
- She felt guilty for having impure thoughts about her friend's partner.
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