1
as in contamination
something that is or that makes impure
impurities in the water made it cloudy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in grossness
the quality or state of being obscene
the impurity of her thoughts was troubling, given her strict upbringing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impurity
Stir your fruit and/or veggies around in the mixture to loosen up leftover dirt and impurities.
—
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This can prevent impurities from building up.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Surfaces are not simple and can exhibit all sorts of weird properties due to missing atoms, crystalline boundaries, and impurities from fabrication techniques.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Certified peptides should also include an impurity profile that tests for elemental impurities such as lead and arsenic, as well as sterility verification for injectable products.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for impurity
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
This can prevent impurities from building up.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
Surfaces are not simple and can exhibit all sorts of weird properties due to missing atoms, crystalline boundaries, and impurities from fabrication techniques.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Certified peptides should also include an impurity profile that tests for elemental impurities such as lead and arsenic, as well as sterility verification for injectable products.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for impurity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impurity
Noun
-
Left unmanaged, coal waste routinely triggers water contamination, airborne dust pollution, and spontaneous fires.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
-
Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers, sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger, were initially pulled from shelves in May due to potential metal contamination.—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
He is charged with open and lewd grossness.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
-
In fact, plenty of other things in your home surpass the toilet in terms of grossness.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
There are biological contaminants, and that’s anything that’s a living organism.—
Kat Tretina,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
-
NikLyn Corporation offers a variety of metal surface prep applications, including abrasive blasting and wet spray painting — activities that can require permits from DEEP because of their potential to emit harmful air contaminants.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
Spotify's take on the family plan includes several handy features, such as Family Mix (a vulgarity-free playlist) and Spotify Kids (a separate service designed for children).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Oct. 2025
-
The new addition looks like a triumph of vulgarity.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Belden emphasized that no chemicals or pollutants were responsible for the deaths, addressing concerns raised by some residents.—
Tyler Quattrin,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
-
Reduced engine use means cleaner air for the employees working on the apron and lower exposure to pollutants generated by aircraft during ground operations.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Noun
-
Politicians attacking each other’s masculinity is not new, McDermott said, but the crudeness is.—
Sophia Bollag,
San Francisco Chronicle,
30 Jan. 2026
-
There’s some rudeness, aggressive conversations, and crudeness, but nothing too over the top.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
The other funnymen of the time—Milton Berle with his lewd suggestiveness, Jackie Gleason with his baleful roar—did the same shtick over and over.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
But many seemingly urbane texts also benefited from the intellectual and moral coarseness of their times.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
-
The term plant texture refers to the fineness or coarseness, roughness or smoothness, heaviness or lightness of a particular plant.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impurity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impurity. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
