uncleaned

adjective

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

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As a result, visitor centers have reduced hours, tours of popular attractions have been canceled, lines have spiraled, bathrooms may go uncleaned, habitat restoration has ceased and water has gone unchecked for toxic algae. — Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2025 The National Park System has been thrown into chaos with massive cuts among full-time employees, threatened closure of some parks, uncleaned bathrooms and on-again, off-again hiring of temporary employees. — Bob Rawitch, Orange County Register, 4 Mar. 2025 Those stains went uncleaned for weeks, even after the city flagged them for property managers. — Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025 Increased Energy Bills An uncleaned system may result in higher energy bills. — Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncleaned

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 Mar. 2025.

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