Synonyms for
Dirty
Definition
covered or marked with an unclean substance or material; morally corrupt or dishonest.
Synonyms & similar words
colly
unclean
soiled
contaminating
pestiferous
foul
clean
muddied
muddy
unsporting
unsportsmanlike
grime
begrime
filthy
soil
bemire
cheating
sordid
lousy
dingy
grimy
filthy
mucky
smudged
stained
soiled
sullied
unclean
contaminated
polluted
corrupt
dishonest
immoral
indecent
lewd
naughty
obscene
offensive
vulgar
smutty
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- dirty water
- dirty hands
- dirty laundry
- dirty secret
- dirty joke
- dirty look
- dirty money
Word family
Usage note
While 'dirty' can refer to physical uncleanliness, it also carries strong negative connotations when used metaphorically for immoral or unethical behavior.
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Example sentences
- The dogs paws were dirty after playing outside.
- My room is dirty and needs to be cleaned.
- The river was dirty because of the pollution.
- I dont want to wear that shirt because its dirty.
- The kitchen was dirty and needed to be cleaned before cooking.