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uncleanness

[/ʌnˈklennis/]
nounfeminine
impureza
1. The state or quality of being unclean; lack of cleanliness or purity
The uncleanness of the kitchen was unacceptable.
A impureza da cozinha era inaceitável.
2. Moral or spiritual corruption; immorality
He preached against uncleanness and sin.
Ele pregava contra a impureza e o pecado.
3. Physical dirtiness or filth
The uncleanness of the streets was a public health concern.
A sujeira das ruas era uma preocupação de saúde pública.
Synonyms
dirtinessfilthimpurityuncleanlinesscorruptiondefilement
Antonyms
cleanlinesspurityhygienesanctityvirtue

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impureza
Most common usage in all contexts
Rio de Janeiro
sujeira
More colloquial, emphasizing physical dirtiness
São Paulo
falta de higiene
More formal, health-related contexts
Portugal
impureza
Standard usage, also used in religious or formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

moral uncleanness
spiritual uncleanness
a state of uncleanness
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