unclean

/ʌnˈkliːn/
adjective
  1. Dirty or not clean; covered with dirt or impurities.
    • The kitchen counter was unclean after preparing raw meat.
    • He refused to wear an unclean shirt to the interview.
    • The water in the pond looked unclean and unsafe to drink.
  2. Morally impure or sinful; not pure in a spiritual or ethical sense.
    • In some traditions, certain actions are considered unclean and require purification.
    • The ancient text described unclean spirits that could possess a person.
    • He felt unclean after telling such a terrible lie.
  3. Not ritually pure according to religious law.
    • In some religions, touching a dead body makes a person unclean until a ritual is performed.
    • The priest declared the animal unclean and unfit for sacrifice.
    • She followed the dietary rules and avoided unclean foods.
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