Synonyms for

Impurity

Verb / ˌɪˈmpjʊrʌti: / Another word for impurity — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Impurity means the state of being mixed with something that is not pure or clean, or the presence of substances that are not supposed to be there.

Synonyms & similar words

impureness purity dross contamination pollution defilement taint corruption dirtiness filth uncleanliness imperfection blemish flaw defect fault blemishing staining soiling spoiling debasement degradation adulteration

Example sentences

  1. The impurity of the gold was discovered by the jeweler.
  2. The impurity of the air in the factory caused breathing problems for the workers.
  3. The impurity of the food made many people sick.
  4. The impurity of the soil resulted in poor crop yields.
  5. The impurity of the water was caused by industrial waste.

Quotes

  • Beauty is a fragile gift. Any lapse in vigilance, any ignorance of impurity, can destroy it. - John O'Donohue
  • The impurity of the air, the water, and the land is a collective challenge. - Pope Francis
  • Every man is a moon and has a side which he turns toward nobody: you have to slip around behind if you want to see it. God forbid that I should be a man whose back nobody ever saw! Impurity is a word that means nothing to me. - Victor Hugo

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