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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People should not have to navigate unsafe or unsanitary conditions to get to work or open their doors.
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The city has cited the church for issues including unsanitary conditions, improper storage, and clutter on the property.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The blanket was the perfect size for my body, covering me up without spilling, in an unsanitary fashion, onto the plane floor.
—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
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Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
The city has cited the church for issues including unsanitary conditions, improper storage, and clutter on the property.
—Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 28 May 2026
The blanket was the perfect size for my body, covering me up without spilling, in an unsanitary fashion, onto the plane floor.
—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
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsanitary. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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unsanitary
adjective
un·san·i·tary
-ˈsan-ə-ˌter-ē
: not sanitary : insanitary
unsanitary conditions
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