The Opposite(Antonym) of “uninfected”
The antonyms of uninfected are infected and contaminated. These words describe a state of being affected by harmful substances or organisms.
Explore all Antonyms of “uninfected”
Definitions and Examples of infected, contaminated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Affected by a disease-causing organism or virus.
Example
He was infected with the flu virus and had to stay home for a week.
Polluted or made impure by contact or mixture with a harmful substance.
Example
The water in the river was contaminated with toxic chemicals, making it unsafe to drink.
Key Differences: infected vs contaminated
- 1Infected refers specifically to the presence of a disease-causing organism or virus.
- 2Contaminated refers to the presence of any harmful substance that pollutes or makes something impure.
Effective Usage of infected, contaminated
- 1Healthcare: Use these antonyms to describe the health status of patients.
- 2Environmental Science: Use these antonyms to describe the quality of air, water, or soil.
- 3Food Safety: Use these antonyms to describe the safety of food products.
Remember this!
The antonyms infected and contaminated describe a state of being affected by harmful substances or organisms. Infected refers specifically to the presence of a disease-causing organism or virus, while contaminated refers to the presence of any harmful substance. These antonyms can be used in healthcare, environmental science, and food safety contexts.
