UNSTERILIZED Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

unsterilized

adjective

Definition of unsterilized

as in unsterile

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Recent Examples of unsterilized 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 Animal shelters across the country have been battling a deacades-long pandemic of sorts dealing with the consequences of unvaccinated and unsterilized pets, from surrenders of pets to animal shelters to the needless euthanasia of homeless pets. — Cathy M. Rosenthal, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Sep. 2021 Out-of-control children were dosed with adult tranquilizers, administered through unsterilized needles, while many who fell ill received transfusions of unscreened blood. — Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Dec. 2020 The disease often results from cutting the umbilical cord with an unsterilized instrument, introducing the microbe into a susceptible wound. — Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 29 Sep. 2015

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Adjective

There have also been reports of black market silicone injections, which are done illegally and in typically unsterile environments – further increasing the risk for health problems.

— Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
There is also a risk that the contact lens and packing solution may become unsterile.

— Yoni Heisler, BGR, 19 May 2021

Definition of unsterile

Adjective

When the Followers began, healthcare on the Western frontier was primitive, unsanitary and riddled with con artists peddling fake cures.

— Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026
Volunteer organizations said the dogs were found in unsanitary conditions inside the home and were dirty from urine and feces.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsanitary

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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

Some brought their unwashed laundry to a protest in the capital in August 2026.

— Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
Homewood Suites Charlotte Uptown The restaurant received 86% on June 30, with violations including employees in need of food safety training and unwashed hands.

— Eva Flowe July 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Definition of unwashed

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However, Strickland says a dirty filter or uncleaned condenser reduces your system's efficiency, which can raise energy bills.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026
Red chili peppers in a can on the bottom shelf of the prep table were left uncleaned.

— Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of uncleaned

Adjective

People cannot become infected by swallowing contaminated water.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Consumers who may have purchased contaminated products have been advised by the FDA to either throw them away or return them for a refund at the place of purchase.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 15 Aug. 2026

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