as in filthy
not clean
the bed sheets were pretty dingy so we threw them in the laundry pile
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Recent Examples of dingy
There’s a wonderful small moment midway through the season where Reilly’s lightly bugging out in his dingy apartment, shaking out his limbs at sharp, insectile angles to get comfortable.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Margot’s room is dark and dingy, more like a cell with its anti-suicide windows, and the mattress shows unsavory traces of what looks very much like blood.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
The result can be dingy clothes, trapped odors, excess suds and even buildup inside your washing machine.
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Ryan Brennan
may 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Beige With Yellow Undertones Beige tones with yellow bases can end up making the exterior of your home look dingy and dirty, clashing easily with any surrounding greenery.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dingy
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
Margot’s room is dark and dingy, more like a cell with its anti-suicide windows, and the mattress shows unsavory traces of what looks very much like blood.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
The result can be dingy clothes, trapped odors, excess suds and even buildup inside your washing machine.
—
Ryan Brennan
may 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Beige With Yellow Undertones Beige tones with yellow bases can end up making the exterior of your home look dingy and dirty, clashing easily with any surrounding greenery.
—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for dingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dingy
Adjective
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And a great bench of freelancers is making this all-American game feel dramatic, approachable, and exciting—even to filthy casuals.
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.
Adjective
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Let’s solve this Wordle and hit the not-so-dusty road!
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So if your dusty old printer is starting to kick the can, consider the reliable HP Smart Tank 5101.
Adjective
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Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.
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The rapid spread of the disease is exacerbated by the nature of gold mining, which involves muddy pits filled with miners surrounding the town.
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Catfish and carp, on the other hand, are true bottom feeders, hence the muddy flavor injection in their flesh.
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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Down Pennsylvania Avenue, a man in a karate gi, disposable gloves, and dirty white sneakers was hauling a cart by means of a homemade yoke strapped across his shoulders.
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For the dinner, which doubled as a celebration of his sixth consecutive return to the Wimbledon tournament, as well as the campaign launch, the Italian tennis player opted for a more casual look in black.
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She was last seen wearing an orange/brown sweater and gray sweatpants and carrying a pink/black duffle bag.
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“Dingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dingy. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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