uncleanliness

Everyday

1. Uncleanliness is the state of being dirty or not clean. tree →
2. Uncleanliness is also the habit of not keeping yourself or your things clean. tree →
3. (Bible) In older Bible translations, uncleanliness or uncleanness can mean being not pure in God's eyes or by religious rules. tree →

In the lessons

Used in health and hygiene lessons, in inspections of kitchens and hospitals, in stories about poor living conditions, and in old religious texts. It tells the reader that dirt may cause germs and illness.

Examples

• The inspector closed the café because of its uncleanliness. tree →
• Uncleanliness can spread germs and make people ill. tree →
• The old ship was famous for its uncleanliness. tree →
• Washing your hands helps prevent the dangers of uncleanliness. tree →
• The report blamed the outbreak on the uncleanliness of the water supply. tree →
• In the story, the giant's cave smelled of uncleanliness and old bones. tree →
• Victorian cities suffered from great uncleanliness before proper sewers were built. tree →

Note

Uncountable: no plural. A rather formal word; everyday speech says «dirt», «dirtiness» or «mess». Opposite: «cleanliness». The Bible usually says «uncleanness», which means much the same.