uncleaned

adjective

un·​cleaned ˌən-ˈklēnd How to pronounce uncleaned (audio)
: not cleaned
an uncleaned room
uncleaned water
uncleaned fish

Examples of uncleaned in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Baseboards Because they're located near the floor and often out of sight, baseboards are a major dust collector and often go uncleaned. Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2024 As a result, some residents go without showers, rooms are left uncleaned and people needing close supervision are ignored, some of the former managers said. Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024 The study found that uncleaned carpets may harbor substantial amounts of human hair, dead skin cells, plant matter and fungal spores. USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024 Prior tenants may have left behind drips of paint, uncleaned appliances or unresolved feelings, but only Lenin will remain as a person, albeit in spirit form. Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023 See all Example Sentences for uncleaned 

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Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of uncleaned was in 1721

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“Uncleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncleaned. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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