Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What is another word for dirty?

Need synonyms for dirty? Here's a list of similar words from our thesaurus that you can use instead.

Adjective
Covered or marked with an unclean substance
more ❯
“Most of the cells were dirty, and the walls covered with graffiti.”
Adjective
Not in accordance with standards of honor, decency or fair play
more ❯
“The coach sounded off angrily against what he considered dirty tactics employed by the opposing team.”
Adjective
Concerned with lewdness or obscenity
more ❯
“Melania complained that the shock jock had goaded her husband into making dirty and inappropriate jokes on the air.”
Adjective
(of a color) Not bright or pure
“I drop my head, allowing my eyes to wash over the dirty color of the floorboards.”
Adjective
Showing ill will or hostility
more ❯
“My toddler's death stare is more akin to being given a dirty look by a really cute cat.”
Adjective
Characterized by windy or stormy conditions
more ❯
“The light was in a tall tower, a most welcome sight as we steered ahead into dirty weather and fog.”
Adjective
Damaging to someone's reputation
more ❯
“Celebrities can regularly be seen on social media denouncing any dirty lies being spread against them.”
Adjective
(of a person) That can be bought through bribery
“The dirty judge copped a plea, admitting in federal court to have laundered money for unscrupulous individuals.”
Adjective
Immoral, unprincipled or evil in nature
more ❯
Adjective
Abhorrent, deserving of condemnation
more ❯
Adjective
Scruffy or grubby in appearance
more ❯
Adjective
Marked by a likelihood to threaten the safety of a person or persons
Adjective
Forming a thick tangled mess
Adjective
(of a liquid) Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter
Adjective
Scruffy or shabby in nature or appearance
more ❯
Adjective
Forbidden or not permitted
more ❯
Adjective
Filled or covered over with clouds
more ❯
Adjective
Deserving censure or condemnation
more ❯
Adjective
Used as an intensifier to express annoyance or contempt
more ❯
Verb
To cause to be dirty or soiled
more ❯
“Every single time our pup came in, he would dirty the floors with muddy paw prints.”
Verb
To cover with drops or spots of something
Verb
(mess up) To make untidy or dirty
Verb
To cause damage or harm to
more ❯
Adverb
To a very large or great degree
more ❯
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder

See Also

Nearby Words
5-letter Words Starting With
Find Synonyms
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024