Unsanitary — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē/ un·san·i·tary

Meaning & Definition of Unsanitary

Unsanitary (adjective)

  1. unclean enough to endanger health, not sanitary

Unsanitary (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not sanitary and likely to cause disease

    "working under unsanitary conditions"

    "The bathroom facilities were unsanitary."

    similar: insanitary, uncleaned, unsterile, unsterilized, unwashed, bedraggled, befouled, begrimed, bemired, besmirched, black, blackened, cruddy, dingy, dirty, draggled, dusty, filthy, foul, grimy, grotty (chiefly British), grubby, grungy, mucky, muddy, nasty, smudged, smutty, soiled, sordid, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleanly, contaminated, defiled, germy, impure, polluted, tainted, greasy, gunky, chaotic, cluttered, confused, disarranged, disarrayed, disheveled, disordered, jumbled, littered, messed, messy, muddled, mussed, mussy, rumpled, scruffy, sloppy, slovenly, unkempt, untidy, raunchy, scuzzy (slang), shabby, skanky (slang), sleazy, squalid, collied (chiefly British dialect), crocked (dialect), fuliginous, sooty
    opposite: hygienic, sanitary, clean, cleanly, immaculate, spick-and-span, spotless, stainless, ultraclean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied, cleaned, cleansed, combed, groomed, neat, ordered, orderly, tidy, bleached, purified, whitened, bright, flawless, perfect, shiny, sparkling, unspotted, untouched, taintless, unblemished, undefiled, unpolluted, untainted, virgin, wholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unsanitary

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unsanitary:

Slang: scuzzy, skanky
Chiefly British: grotty
Chiefly British dialect: collied
Dialect: crocked
insanitary, uncleaned, unsterile, unsterilized, unwashed, bedraggled, befouled, begrimed, bemired, besmirched, black, blackened, cruddy, dingy, dirty, draggled, dusty, filthy, foul, grimy, grubby, grungy, mucky, muddy, nasty, smudged, smutty, soiled, sordid, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleanly, contaminated, defiled, germy, impure, polluted, tainted, greasy

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unsanitary

Words with the opposite meaning of Unsanitary:

hygienic, sanitary, clean, cleanly, immaculate, spick-and-span, spotless, stainless, ultraclean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied, cleaned, cleansed, combed, groomed, neat, ordered, orderly, tidy, bleached, purified, whitened, bright, flawless, perfect, shiny, sparkling, unspotted, untouched

Origin & Etymology of Unsanitary

First known use: 1872

Frequently Asked Questions about Unsanitary

What does "Unsanitary" mean?

"Unsanitary" means unclean enough to endanger health, not sanitary. As an adjective, it is defined as: unclean enough to endanger health, not sanitary.

What is another word for "Unsanitary"?

Other words for "Unsanitary" include insanitary, uncleaned, unsterile, unsterilized, unwashed, bedraggled, befouled and begrimed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unsanitary" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unsanitary"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unsanitary". Common alternatives include insanitary, uncleaned, unsterile, unsterilized, unwashed, bedraggled, befouled, begrimed, bemired and besmirched.

What is the opposite of "Unsanitary"?

Antonyms of "Unsanitary" include hygienic, sanitary, clean, cleanly, immaculate, spick-and-span, spotless and stainless.

How do you use "Unsanitary" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unsanitary" in a sentence: "working under unsanitary conditions"; "The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.".

Is "Unsanitary" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unsanitary" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unsanitary"?

"Unsanitary" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈsa-nə-ˌter-ē/ and divided into syllables as un·san·i·tary.

What is the origin of the word "Unsanitary"?

First known use: 1872.