unsanitary
adjective
un·san·i·tary
ˌən-ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē 
: unclean enough to endanger health : not sanitary
unsanitary conditions
unsanitary habits/practices
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The blanket was the perfect size for my body, covering me up without spilling, in an unsanitary fashion, onto the plane floor.
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to their bathing suits — but researchers are warning of unsanitary waters at some local beaches.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The nearly three dozen animals had no food or water and were living in conditions that were unsafe and unsanitary, the ANNA Shelter said.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
As Memorial Day weekend approaches, forecasts of plentiful sunshine may persuade many Southern Californians to strip down to their bathing suits — but researchers are warning of unsanitary waters at some local beaches.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The nearly three dozen animals had no food or water and were living in conditions that were unsafe and unsanitary, the ANNA Shelter said.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The treatments were carried out at Ali’s semi-detached home in Leicester, which was described by investigators and witnesses as unsanitary and unsuitable for clinical care, the news outlet reported.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanitary. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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unsanitary
adjective
un·san·i·tary
-ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
: not sanitary : insanitary
unsanitary conditions
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