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impurity Synonyms

Another word for impurity

Choosing another word for impurity depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A foreign, inferior, or unwanted substance mixed into another substance, reducing its quality or cleanliness.

Usage Example

"The filtration system removes chemical impurities from the drinking water."

Strongest
contaminant
pollutant
Strong
adulterant
foreign body
dross

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of being physically unclean, contaminated, or mixed with extraneous matter.

Usage Example

"High levels of air contamination in industrial zones pose serious respiratory risks."

Strongest
contamination
pollution
Strong
adulteration
uncleanness
foulness
taint

• noun (Context 3)

Moral or spiritual corruption, unchastity, or ceremonial defilement.

Usage Example

"Ancient religious texts often prescribe specific rituals to cleanse spiritual immorality."

Strongest
immorality
Strong
defilement
unchastity
corruption
indecency
depravity

Opposites of impurity

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

purity
cleanliness
chastity
virtue
innocence
clarity
sanctity
sterility
See all opposites of impurity

• Nearby Words

impunity
impure
impurely
impurity
impute
in
inability

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