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What are other words used for not clean?

Here are some words used for "not clean," depending on the context and level of uncleanliness:

General Uncleanliness:

* Dirty

* Soiled

* Filthy

* Grimy

* Messy

* Untidy

* Stained

* Smudged

* Dusty

* Dingy

* Foul

* Rank

* Unsanitary

* Unhygienic

Specific Types of Uncleanliness:

* Smelly: Stinky, malodorous, fetid, musty, rancid, putrid

* Greasy: Oily, slick, greasy, fatty

* Sticky: Gooey, gummy, tacky

* Muddy: Soiled with mud, miry, boggy

* Dusty: Covered in dust, powdered

* Crumbly: Covered in crumbs, littered

Figurative Language:

* Tainted: Contaminated, impure, corrupted

* Defiled: Polluted, desecrated, dishonored

* Unhallowed: Profane, unholy, sacrilegious

* Squalid: Filthy and wretched, miserable

* Grungy: Dirty and neglected, shabby

The specific word you choose will depend on the level of uncleanliness, the type of substance involved, and the context of the situation.

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