unclean vs dirty

dirty vs unclean

unclean and dirty both are adjectives.

unclean is not a verb while dirty is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
unclean	No	Yes	No	No
dirty	No	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, unclean and dirty are synonyms defined as:

unclean and dirty: soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

Other synonyms of unclean include soiled.

unclean (adjective)	dirty (adjective)
having a physical or moral blemish so as to make impure according to dietary or ceremonial laws	soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime	(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency
	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

unclean (verb)	dirty (verb)
	make soiled, filthy, or dirty

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