Synonyms for

Polluted

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

Definition

Polluted means something that is dirty or contaminated.

Synonyms & similar words

pollute contaminate foul contaminated contaminated unclean dirty fouled tainted impure infected defiled spoiled soiled adulterated corrupted debased sullied toxic noxious poisoned radioactive smoggy grimy

Synonyms by register

Formal

contaminated tainted defiled adulterated

Informal

grimy mucky filthy yucky

Literary

soiled besmirched foul

Antonyms

clean pure unspoiled pristine uncontaminated fresh clear

Common collocations

  • air polluted
  • water polluted
  • heavily polluted
  • severely polluted
  • polluted environment
  • polluted river
  • polluted land

Word family

noun pollution
verb pollute
adjective polluted
adverb pollutedly

Usage note

Often used to describe environmental contamination. Can also be used metaphorically for ideas or morals that have been corrupted.

Example sentences

  1. The air in the city is polluted with car exhaust.
  2. The river is polluted with garbage.
  3. The factory polluted the land with toxic waste.
  4. The beach was closed because the water was polluted.
  5. We need to take action to prevent further pollution.

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