dirty

[ˈdɜːrti]

dirty Definition

• 1. covered or marked with an unclean substance
• 2. immoral or dishonest
• 3. unpleasant or harmful

Using dirty: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dirty" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The kitchen was dirty and needed cleaning.

• Example

  He has a dirty mind and always makes inappropriate jokes.

• Example

  The air in the city is dirty and polluted.

dirty Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dirty

• filthy
• unclean
• corrupt
• dishonest
• shady
• unethical
• harmful
• toxic
• grimy
• soiled

Antonyms for dirty

• clean
• pure
• honest
• ethical
• beneficial

Phrases with dirty

• get one's hands dirty

  to become involved in something that is unpleasant or dishonest

  Example

  If you want to succeed in politics, you have to be willing to get your hands dirty.

• dirty laundry

  embarrassing or shameful secrets or information about someone

  Example

  I don't want to air my dirty laundry in public.

• dirty work

  unpleasant or difficult tasks that someone has to do

  Example

  I had to do all the dirty work while my colleagues took the credit.

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Summary: dirty in Brief

The adjective 'dirty' [ˈdɜːrti] describes something that is covered in an unclean substance, immoral or dishonest, or unpleasant or harmful. It can refer to physical objects like a dirty kitchen, or to people's behavior, like having a dirty mind. Phrases like 'get one's hands dirty' and 'dirty laundry' extend the meaning to involvement in unpleasant or shameful activities or secrets.