UNWASHEDS Synonyms: 85 Similar and Opposite Words

unwashed 1 of 2

adjective

ˌən-ˈwȯsht

Definition of unwashed

as in low

belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank a TV producer who knew what the unwashed masses wanted—and unhesitatingly gave it to them

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unwashed

2 of 2

noun

as in masses

people looked down upon as ignorant and of the lowest class Aunt Edna was fond of snootily reminding us that we need not take our manners from the great unwashed

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Recent Examples of unwashed

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Keep unwashed produce separate from ready-to-eat foods and raw meat, poultry or seafood. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Simple issues—such as unwashed hands, test strip problems, or incorrect meter use—can sometimes lead to inaccurate results. — Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 30 June 2026 Kitchen utensils need to be washed well after coming in contact with uncooked meats, or unwashed fruits and vegetables. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Optimize potato shelf life by removing the sprouts and storing them at 50°F—unwashed and not in direct light. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unwashed

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According to the cooperative, its Co+op Basics products, of which Field Day is a part, already offer prices up to 30% lower than comparable name-brand organic, natural, fair trade and non-GMO products.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Cothiere garnered a much lower vote share than Wilson did in the crowded eight-person August primary to Wilson.

— Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of low

Noun

The federal government’s understanding (or misunderstanding, according to bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell) of the 2nd Amendment all begins with the tale of a rabble-rousing 17th century English nobleman.

— Shelby Hartman, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Abdul El-Sayed, a rabble-rousing populist and former public health official, just barely eked out a primary victory Tuesday in Michigan over a centrist rival who was the pick of Washington Democrats to keep a must-hold Senate seat.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rabble

Adjective

But the earlier dolls were crude, lumpen things, a cross between a beanbag and a sculpted potato.

— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Yet Empire Falls translates into a lumpen, stodgy miniseries, despite a fine central performance from Harris as a divorced diner owner with deep roots in the town and a structure that allows the past to keep informing and enriching the present.

— Scott Tobias, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2024

Definition of lumpen

Noun

Sure, in 1854, the first prepacked box of Whitman's chocolates was introduced, guaranteeing to the American populace a standard of staleness, of flavorlessness, for years to come.

— Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
The idea is that voting is not the only way to drive change; demonstration is considered a bedrock value, a way to make elites hear the populace and to defend freedoms.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of populace

Adjective

Becoming the first Latino directly elected to California’s highest office is a distinction Becerra was reluctant to promote on the campaign trail, preferring instead to focus on his humble roots.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Some fruits like blueberries and strawberries are thought of even past their peak seasons, while the humble cranberry only takes center stage at Thanksgiving or when trying to quell a urinary tract infection (UTI).

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of humble

Noun

Their software was open to inspection by parties, universities and watchdogs for 11 months before being digitally signed and sealed in public.

— Solly Boussidan, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
And the late-night viewing public got to be a part of that process this week, thanks to Late Night With Seth Meyers.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of public

Adjective

Linen and cotton, cooling garments, were too plebeian; the people posed nobly for street-style social-media accounts in leather jackets and low-slung jorts.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 27 June 2026
This one is about a regular old guy, a hedge knight in the plebeian population of Westeros, just trying to get by in a world that isn't kind to the common and poor.

— Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 13 Jan. 2026

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