uncleanly

/ʌnˈklɛnli/
adjective
  1. Not clean; dirty or messy in appearance or habits.
    • His uncleanly fingernails made the other students uncomfortable.
    • The old kitchen was so uncleanly that no one wanted to eat there.
    • The shelter took in stray animals that were often uncleanly and needed baths.
  2. Morally impure or dishonest; not honorable.
    • She refused to take part in the uncleanly scheme to cheat the customers.
    • The politician's uncleanly dealings were exposed by the newspaper.
    • The story described an uncleanly spirit that tempted people to lie.
adverb
  1. In a way that is not clean; with dirt or poor hygiene.
    • He lived uncleanly, never sweeping the floor or washing his clothes.
    • The dishes were stacked uncleanly in the sink, with food still stuck to them.
    • The campers left the site uncleanly, with trash scattered everywhere.
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