: an ignorant or underprivileged group : rabble
—usually used with great
the great unwashed
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Adjective
a sink full of unwashed dishes
a TV producer who knew what the unwashed masses wanted—and unhesitatingly gave it to them
Noun
Aunt Edna was fond of snootily reminding us that we need not take our manners from the great unwashed.
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Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Wrap the carrots in a paper towel to help absorb any moisture, transfer your unwashed carrots to an airtight container or zip-top bag, and store in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
See the salaries Arrest records show Marana dad habitually left children in vehicle before toddler died Wrong temperature food, unwashed hands among Phoenix restaurant violations Chandler mother accused of child abuse after toddler tests positive for meth
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—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
This means as well as dirt, unwashed produce may contain a variety of potentially harmful matter — including bacteria, fungi, viruses and pesticides.
—Primrose Freestone, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
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Adjective
This is especially true of kitchen towels, which can be cross-contaminated due to contact with raw meat or unwashed produce.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Wrap the carrots in a paper towel to help absorb any moisture, transfer your unwashed carrots to an airtight container or zip-top bag, and store in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2024
See the salaries Arrest records show Marana dad habitually left children in vehicle before toddler died Wrong temperature food, unwashed hands among Phoenix restaurant violations Chandler mother accused of child abuse after toddler tests positive for meth
How are Secret Service agents trained?
—Miguel Torres, The Arizona Republic, 17 July 2024
This means as well as dirt, unwashed produce may contain a variety of potentially harmful matter — including bacteria, fungi, viruses and pesticides.
—Primrose Freestone, CNN, 2 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unwashed
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“Unwashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwashed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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