dirty

/dˈɜːti/

/ˈdɝti/

[adjective] [verb]

dirty

[ADJECTIVE]

having stains, bacteria, marks, or dirt

synonyms : soiled

unclean

antonyms : clean

(of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency

antonyms : clean

vile; despicable

synonyms : filthy

lousy

spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

synonyms : contaminating

antonyms : clean

unethical or dishonest

synonyms : shoddy

sordid

expressing or revealing hostility or dislike

obtained illegally or by improper means

synonyms : ill-gotten

(of a manuscript) defaced with changes

synonyms : foul

marked-up

(of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear

synonyms : dingy

muddied

muddy

contaminated with infecting organisms

synonyms : pestiferous

unpleasantly stormy

violating accepted standards or rules

synonyms : cheating(a)

to dirty

MAIN VERB

make soiled, filthy, or dirty

synonyms : begrime

antonyms : clean

Examples

1. She found a dirty stain on her favorite shirt.

2. She had to clean her dirty car after a long road trip.

3. She loaded the dirty dishes into the dishwasher after dinner.

4. He wore dirty shoes that left muddy footprints on the floor.

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