GERMY Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

germy

adjective

Definition of germy

as in unsanitary

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Recent Examples of germy Over time, the screen becomes germy, icky to touch, and jumpy or unresponsive. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026 Microbiologist and immunologist Jason Tetro, tells SELF, that organic fabrics are also less likely to be germy. — Kells McPhillips, SELF, 28 Nov. 2025 The bathroom is the center of cleanliness in many homes, and if your hand towels and toothbrushes are old and germy, your entire home can feel less clean. — Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025 Not to mention touching all the items in the store with your germy hands! — Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for germy

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Reynolds also described unsanitary conditions due to the slaughter area being outdoors with dirt and gravel.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Nine Plano food establishments were closed during recent inspections after health inspectors found a rodent infestation, unsanitary conditions and other serious violations, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of unsanitary

Adjective

Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.

— Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
The company admitted that by January 2021 some employees were aware that the insanitary conditions were causing products to become contaminated.

— Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2024

Definition of insanitary

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Warnings of unhealthful air quality remained in effect Saturday across a wide swath of the United States due to smoke from Canadian wildfires that has engulfed the Northeast in haze for days.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026
The soil may contain pathogens, pesticides and other unhealthful things.

— Joan Morris, Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2026

Definition of unhealthful

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