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impure Synonyms

Another word for impure

Choosing another word for impure depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Mixed or combined with foreign, inferior, or contaminating matter; not pure or clean.

Usage Example

"Boiling the water is necessary if you suspect the supply is contaminated."

Strongest
contaminated
adulterated
polluted
tainted
Strong
unclean
unrefined
dirty
foul

• adjective (Context 2)

Morally tainted, unchaste, or corrupt in thought or conduct.

Usage Example

"The strict ascetic sought to rid his mind of all selfish and unchaste motives."

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unchaste
immoral
Strong
corrupt
sinful
indecent
licentious
lewd
depraved

• adjective (Context 3)

Considered ritually or ceremonially unclean according to religious law.

Usage Example

"Certain foods and practices were deemed unclean under the ancient temple codes."

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unclean
defiled
Strong
profane
unholy
polluted

Opposites of impure

The opposite of impure shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pure
clean
chaste
unadulterated
uncontaminated
virtuous
moral
consecrated
See all opposites of impure

• Nearby Words

impulsiveness
impulsivity
impunity
impure
impurely
impurity
impute

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Impure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/impure
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