adjective

unwashed

Unwashed (adjective) means not washed; dirty. Example: “The dishes sat unwashed in the sink for days.”

adjective

Not washed; dirty.

"The dishes sat unwashed in the sink for days."

Informally, common or lowbrow — used dismissively of ordinary people.

"He referred snobbishly to the concert crowd as "the great unwashed.""

How to use unwashed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLiterally not cleaned, or (in the phrase "the great unwashed") a snobbish way to refer to ordinary people.

Common pairings

the great unwashed unwashed clothes

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Etymology

From un- (\"not\") plus washed.

Rhymes for unwashed

dashed cashed mashed lashed smashed trashed slashed splashed squashed unleashed

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unwashed” mean?

The word “unwashed” means not washed; dirty. In plain terms, literally not cleaned, or (in the phrase "the great unwashed") a snobbish way to refer to ordinary people.

How do you use “unwashed” in a sentence?

Here is “unwashed” used in a sentence: “The dishes sat unwashed in the sink for days.”

What part of speech is “unwashed”?

“Unwashed” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unwashed” have?

“Unwashed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: not washed; dirty.