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

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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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More about Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte, founded in 2010, provides free home repairs to low-income homeowners, focusing on older adults, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
Highs will reach the lower 60s before temperatures begin falling.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 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

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Paraguay’s president was removed from office and detained after the country’s largest digital bank melted down, leaving half the populace without access to funds and plunging the country into a political crisis.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Nov. 2026
Ultimately, both experts agreed that public-private partnerships and emerging technology like AI are countries’ best bets at enabling affordable, high-quality healthcare for its populace.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of populace

Adjective

Known for his confidence and aggressive playing style, Sears says his father has taught him the importance of staying humble and grounded despite his success.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The Chalet at Lake Louise, a humble log cabin, was marketed as a destination for fishing, canoeing, and alpinism.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of humble

Noun

The last of its kind in the country, the event is held twice a year and open to a paying public.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
The potential collision point between opposition oversight from Democrats and the Republican president’s preoccupation with the projects was evident in his last message to the American public before the election — and in his first afterward, too.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 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

Definition of plebeian

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