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Definition of uncleanness

uncleanness

/ʌnˈkliːn.nəs/
un · clean · ness
Adverb:uncleanly
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Plural:uncleannesses
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Adjective:unclean
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uncleanness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Moral, spiritual, or ritual impurity and defilement.

Example

"Ancient religious codes prescribed specific purification rites to absolve individuals of ritual uncleanness."

2

The state or quality of being physically dirty, soiled, or unsanitary.

Example

"The health inspector cited the restaurant for the general uncleanness of its food preparation areas."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'uncleanliness' is preferred in modern English for everyday physical dirtiness or poor hygiene, 'uncleanness' is primarily reserved for biblical, religious, moral, or ritual contexts.

• Rhymes for uncleanness

• Nearby Words

uncleaned
uncleanliness
uncleanly
uncleanness
uncleansed
unclear
uncleared

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'unclænnys', formed from 'unclæne' (unclean) and the noun-forming suffix '-nes' (-ness).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Uncleanness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/uncleanness
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