as in filthy
not sanitary and likely to cause disease
working under unsanitary conditions The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.
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Recent Examples of unsanitary
The lawmakers had arrived for the tour following reports of unsanitary and inhumane conditions including worms in food, wastewater on the floor, and giant mosquitoes.
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Ten restaurants scored 68 or lower on their initial inspections, with violations ranging from improper food storage to unsanitary conditions.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An Oklahoma fire department is celebrating a win after rescuing a helpless animal that found itself in a dangerous — and unsanitary — situation.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
Multiple reports allege detainees are being held in unsafe, unsanitary conditions without access to clean water, medical care or legal support.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
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Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2025
Ten restaurants scored 68 or lower on their initial inspections, with violations ranging from improper food storage to unsanitary conditions.
—Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An Oklahoma fire department is celebrating a win after rescuing a helpless animal that found itself in a dangerous — and unsanitary — situation.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2025
Multiple reports allege detainees are being held in unsafe, unsanitary conditions without access to clean water, medical care or legal support.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsanitary
Adjective
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Indeed, the trio looked filthy, and one even had a red, watery eye.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Sharp has long been one of New York’s filthiest comedians.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Another is to use one of the brand's sprays and spritz the dirty surface, wipe it down, then rinse with water.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
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That version of Boldy — the skilled scorer not afraid to go to the dirty areas — had superstar qualities and scored some big-time goals.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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For instance, the report highlights warming temperatures have pushed black legged ticks, a primary carrier of Lyme disease, northward.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Willis and Carson both appeared in court July 24, Willis wearing a blue and white button down shirt and black slacks.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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In a civil complaint filed Sept. 27 in federal court, authorities allege that Rizo Lopez Foods violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act at the company’s facility in Modesto by manufacturing and distributing food products that have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Doing the work of changing AI systems to respond to the White House executive order will be messy, said technologist Sahota, because where lines are drawn, and why, can initiate all sorts of political and cultural firestorms.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
23 July 2025
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Bringing life and personality into your home is essential for the messy girl vibe.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Things got a little chaotic and dangerous when a rogue wheel momentarily became the star of a monster truck show.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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His lifestyle became chaotic and dangerous, riddled with violence and crime.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsanitary. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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