uncleanness

uncleanness — 名詞

1. the state of being covered with dirt, grime, or unwanted matter that makes somet

1.名詞B1
釋義

骯髒；污穢

骯髒不潔的狀態

the state of being covered with dirt, grime, or unwanted matter that makes something look or feel unpleasant.

例句

Wei Park complained to the hotel manager about the uncleanness of the bathroom floor.

Wei Park 向飯店經理抱怨浴室地板的骯髒程度。

The health inspector cited the restaurant for uncleanness in the kitchen preparation area.

衛生稽查員指責餐廳廚房備餐區的污穢情況。

passive: cited for uncleanness

同義詞
  • dirtiness

    more general and casual; less formal than 'uncleanness'

  • filth

    stronger, suggesting disgust or a heavy layer of dirt

  • grime

    specifically a layer of ingrained dirt on a surface

反義詞

文法句型

the uncleanness of [place/thing]

uncleanness in [place]

用法筆記

Uncountable; frequently used with 'of' to specify the object or location affected. Common in hygiene inspections, housekeeping reviews, and descriptions of neglected spaces.

常見錯誤

❌The uncleanness floor bothers me.
✅The uncleanness of the floor bothers me.
💡'uncleanness' requires a preposition like 'of' or phrase like 'in/on' to link to its location.

2. the condition of being morally wrong or spiritually impure according to a religi

2.名詞B2
釋義

邪惡；不潔

道德或心靈上的不純淨

the condition of being morally wrong or spiritually impure according to a religious or ethical code.

例句

Fatima listened to the sermon about spiritual uncleanness and its effect on the human heart.

Fatima 聆聽了關於心靈不潔以及其對人心影響的講道。

collocation: spiritual / moral uncleanness

Hiroshi felt a deep uncleanness after breaking the promise he had made to his mother.

Hiroshi 在違背對母親的承諾後，內心感到深深的不潔。

pattern: feel a sense of uncleanness

同義詞
  • impurity

    broader; can describe physical, moral, or chemical states

  • corruption

    stronger and more concrete, often suggesting systemic moral decay

  • sinfulness

    specifically religious; suggests direct violation of divine law

反義詞
  • purity

    the state of being morally or spiritually pure

  • holiness

    a higher degree of spiritual purity associated with the divine

文法句型

uncleanness of [action/thought/behaviour]

用法筆記

Primarily found in religious, ethical, or spiritual discourse. Not used in everyday conversation about ordinary mistakes or minor wrongdoings — it implies a serious breach of moral or ritual purity.

常見錯誤

❌I felt uncleanness after forgetting to return the book.
✅I felt guilty after forgetting to return the book.
💡'uncleanness' for moral failure is too strong for a minor everyday mistake.

3. the condition of being polluted by a supernatural force, often believed to requi

3.名詞C1
釋義

邪穢；不祥

超自然力量導致的汙染

the condition of being polluted by a supernatural force, often believed to require ritual cleansing or protective ceremonies.

例句

The village elders warned that uncleanness had settled over the land after the dark ritual.

村裡的長老們警告說，黑暗儀式過後邪穢籠罩了這片土地。

collocation: uncleanness settled over [place]

Kofi refused to enter the abandoned cave, believing its uncleanness would make him sick.

Kofi 拒絕進入那座廢棄的山洞，因為他相信其中的邪穢會讓他生病。

同義詞
  • taint

    can describe supernatural or moral contamination; slightly less formal

  • defilement

    stronger, more solemn; often used in religious writing

  • contagion

    emphasises the spreading nature of the harmful force

反義詞
  • sanctity

    the state of being sacred and protected from supernatural harm

文法句型

uncleanness [verb] on/over [place/person]

用法筆記

Associated with traditional beliefs about supernatural contamination, not used in scientific or medical contexts. The word appears most often in discussions of folklore, comparative religion, or anthropology.

常見錯誤

❌The patient was treated for uncleanness by the doctor.
✅The patient was treated for infection by the doctor.
💡'uncleanness' describes supernatural pollution, not a medical condition.

4. the quality of being confused, imprecise, or poorly structured in thought, argum

4.名詞C2
釋義

模糊；混雜

概念或表達欠缺清晰精確

the quality of being confused, imprecise, or poorly structured in thought, argument, or artistic expression.

例句

Linnea pointed out the uncleanness of the argument, which mixed two different theories into one.

Linnea 指出該論證的混雜之處，它將兩種不同的理論混為一談。

collocation: uncleanness of [argument/concept]

Theo struggled with the uncleanness of his essay, where too many ideas competed for attention.

Theo 因為自己的文章脈絡不清而苦惱不已，太多概念在互相競爭。

同義詞
  • imprecision

    more specific to measurements or statements that are not exact

  • vagueness

    commoner; suggests important details are missing or unclear

  • ambiguity

    technical term for language that can be interpreted in more than one way

反義詞
  • clarity

    the quality of being clear, precise, and easy to understand

  • precision

    exactness and accuracy in expression or conception

文法句型

the uncleanness of [argument/expression/writing]

用法筆記

Restricted to formal, often academic or critical contexts. Applies to evaluations of reasoning, writing, creative works, or legal language. Not used in casual conversation.

常見錯誤

❌The movie had uncleanness.
✅The movie lacked clarity in its plot.
💡'uncleanness' for lack of clarity is too unusual and formal for casual film reviews.