adjective
un·washed
\-ˈwȯsht, -ˈwäsht\
Simple Definition of unwashed
-
: not clean : not washed
Source: Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
Examples of unwashed in a sentence
a sink full of unwashed dishes
<a TV producer who knew what the unwashed masses wanted—and unhestitatingly gave it to them>
13th Century
First Known Use of unwashed
13th century
2
unwashed
noun
un·washed
Definition of unwashed
: an ignorant or underprivileged group : rabble —usually used with great <the great unwashed>
Examples of unwashed in a sentence
<Aunt Edna was fond of snootily reminding us that we need not take our manners from the great unwashed.>
1830
First Known Use of unwashed
1830
UNWASHED Defined for Kids
Learn More about unwashed
-
Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for unwashed
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up unwashed? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!