uncleanliness
|un/clean/li/ness|
B2
/ʌnˈkliːnlinəs/
state of being dirty
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uncleanliness' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'uncleannesse', where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'clean' meant 'free from dirt'.
Historical Evolution
'uncleannesse' transformed into the modern English word 'uncleanliness'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not clean', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being unclean or dirty.
The uncleanliness of the kitchen was evident from the piles of dirty dishes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42