UNSANITARY Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

unsanitary

adjective

Definition of unsanitary

as in filthy

not sanitary and likely to cause disease working under unsanitary conditions The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.

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Recent Examples of unsanitary Meghan personally called animal rights attorney Shannon Keith, who runs the Beagle Freedom Project, after hearing about 4,000 beagles being rescued from overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the Envigo breeding and research plant in Virginia. — Audrey Schmidt, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Airline catering workers have filed a new safety complaint against Flying Food Group, alleging they were exposed to unsafe and unsanitary working conditions at facilities serving Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). — Denis Akbari, USA Today, 7 Aug. 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 The dispute over the farmworker development stretches back to the aftermath of the January 2023 mass shooting that killed seven farmworkers and exposed dangerous and unsanitary living conditions at some farms along the coast. — Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsanitary

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsanitary

Adjective

People were filthy in so many ways, so Mike really wrote that in.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
While sinks can become filthy from soap splatters and dirty hands, toilets need cleaning for very different reasons.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of filthy

Adjective

In Wilmington, officials are looking into why a couple of polluted tidal creeks in the area are struggling to recover despite restoration efforts.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
But flood control cut off that supply, replacing it with polluted canals.

— Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of polluted

Adjective

The mop head was stored directly inside the mop bucket, soiled and wet, and not in use.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 24, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
Let the cleaner sit for 15 minutes and blot the excess, or cover it with a damp cloth and leave it for up to 24 hours for heavily soiled or old, set-in spots.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of soiled

Adjective

The dogs, according to the charges, had dirty water and their fur was stained with urine and feces.

— Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Fourth, the handle needed to be patterned for a secure grip even in dirty, wet conditions, so checkering or deep ribbing was added to the alloy metal.

— David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of dirty

Adjective

In an appearance on Emma Grede’s Aspire podcast, Garner opted for a black, button-front vest styled with wide-leg, pleat-front trousers and a pair of pumps.

— Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Shop the Patio Zen Deck Box in black or gray and choose from 16 capacities ranging from 30 to 320 gallons.

— Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of black

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

Adjective

Where there might be a nugget of truth (water-holding, adhesion, seed spacing), there are simpler, proven, and less messy alternatives.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
The game commenced with four unanswered scores from Jenks and sloppy play from Southlake Carroll that included a handful of early penalties, messy substitutions and a lack of rhythm.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026