uncleanly

The word “uncleanly” has 3 syllables: un-clean-ly.

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈkliːnli/.


What is synonym and antonym for uncleanly?

In the thesaurus, “uncleanly” has 7 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for uncleanly along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for uncleanly

  • blackened
  • dirty
  • dusty
  • filthy
  • muddy
  • nasty
  • stained

Antonyms for uncleanly

  • clean
  • cleaned
  • cleanly
  • clear
  • immaculate
  • limpid
  • neat
  • orderly
  • pure
  • spick-and-span
  • spotless
  • stainless
  • tidy
  • ultraclean
  • unsoiled
  • unstained
  • unsullied

Meanings of uncleanly

  • adjective
    1. Dirty, unhygienic, not clean.
    2. Not pure in a moral or religious sense.
  • adverb
    1. Not in a clean way; in an unclean way.

Example Sentences

  • The kitchen was left uncleanly, with food remnants all over the countertops.
  • She was scolded for leaving her room uncleanly, with clothes scattered everywhere.
  • His habit of eating uncleanly often made him feel embarrassed around others.
  • The room was uncleanly arranged, making it hard to navigate through the clutter.
  • The workers were reprimanded for behaving uncleanly in the workplace, leaving trash behind.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncleanly, such as: blackened, clean, cleaned, cleanly, clear, dirty, dusty.

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