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dirty vs unclean

unclean vs dirty

dirty and unclean both are adjectives.

dirty is a verb but unclean is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dirty No Yes Yes No
unclean No Yes No No
As adjectives, dirty and unclean are synonyms defined as:
  • dirty and unclean: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
Other synonyms of dirty include soiled.
dirty (adjective) unclean (adjective)
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws
(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
unethical or dishonest
expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
obtained illegally or by improper means
(of a manuscript) defaced with changes
(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear
vile; despicable
contaminated with infecting organisms
unpleasantly stormy
violating accepted standards or rules
dirty (verb) unclean (verb)
make soiled, filthy, or dirty
Difference between dirty and unclean

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