un·clean·ly
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Definition of uncleanly
(Entry 1 of 2)
: in an unclean manner
uncleanly
adjective
un·clean·ly
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Definition of uncleanly (Entry 2 of 2)
: morally or physically unclean
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Synonyms & Antonyms for uncleanly
Synonyms: Adjective
- bedraggled,
- befouled,
- begrimed,
- bemired,
- besmirched,
- black,
- blackened,
- cruddy,
- dingy,
- dirty,
- draggled,
- dusty,
- filthy,
- foul,
- grimy,
- grotty
- [chiefly British],
- grubby,
- grungy,
- mucky,
- muddy,
- nasty,
- smudged,
- smutty,
- soiled,
- sordid,
- stained,
- sullied,
- unclean
Antonyms: Adjective
- clean,
- cleanly,
- immaculate,
- spick-and-span
- (or spic-and-span),
- spotless,
- stainless,
- ultraclean,
- unsoiled,
- unstained,
- unsullied
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“Uncleanly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncleanly. Accessed 13 Apr. 2021.
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