as in unwashed
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
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 uncleaned
As a result, visitor centers have reduced hours, tours of popular attractions have been canceled, lines have spiraled, bathrooms may go uncleaned, habitat restoration has ceased and water has gone unchecked for toxic algae.
—
Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2025
The National Park System has been thrown into chaos with massive cuts among full-time employees, threatened closure of some parks, uncleaned bathrooms and on-again, off-again hiring of temporary employees.
—Bob Rawitch, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
Those stains went uncleaned for weeks, even after the city flagged them for property managers.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Increased Energy Bills An uncleaned system may result in higher energy bills.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncleaned
Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2025
The National Park System has been thrown into chaos with massive cuts among full-time employees, threatened closure of some parks, uncleaned bathrooms and on-again, off-again hiring of temporary employees.
—Bob Rawitch, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025
Those stains went uncleaned for weeks, even after the city flagged them for property managers.
—Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Increased Energy Bills An uncleaned system may result in higher energy bills.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncleaned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleaned
Adjective
-
While this usually isn't a cause for concern, sharing drinks introduces additional bacteria, and touching the glass or straw with unwashed hands can introduce more.—
Christina Manian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Dec. 2025
-
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.—
Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
27 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
The facility had an unclean microwave.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 14,
Sacbee.com,
14 Jan. 2026
-
In addition, racks inside one of the coolers were unclean and rusty, and the microwave ovens were visibly soiled.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
So many downtown buildings and parking areas are filthy, smelling of urine and unmaintained.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
-
Merry Christmas ya filthy animals.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
-
It can also be transmitted through sharing personal care items (like a razor or toothbrush) or getting a tattoo or piercing from unsterilized equipment.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
21 June 2023
-
The aim is to slow the spread of diseases like hepatitis C that can spread when inmates try to tattoo themselves or each other with unsterilized tools like electric motors and ballpoint pens and share contaminated needles.—
From USA TODAY Network and wire reports,
USA TODAY,
18 Apr. 2022
Adjective
-
The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
-
In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Adjective
-
The company issued the recall because the shrimp may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
-
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
Adjective
-
But the industry, and small businesses such as the cigar factory, run on low wages, long hours and unsafe, unsanitary working conditions.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
-
The facility had unsanitary tape on the faucet sprayer.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Tube benders also use stained glass, phosphorus and mercury to create other colors.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
11 Jan. 2026
-
The stained clothes should be washed as soon as possible to help prevent discoloration or fading from the salty chemicals.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uncleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncleaned. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
