UNCLEANLY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adjective

habitually unclean

Synonyms

Uncleanly

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "uncleanly" comes from Old English unclǣnlīc, which comes from Middle English unclenlī.

🔗 Related Words

un- – A related word in the same word family.

cleanly – A related word in the same word family.

unclean – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Old English poetry used alliteration rather than rhyme, influencing how compound words formed.

➡️ Words that Start with UN

Unforfeitable Unstrap Unmalted Ungratefulness Unpainted Unannounced Undershirt Unclothe Unrhythmical Unburdened Uncrating Unworthily

Words that End with LY ⬅️

Sententiously Sentimentally Separably Separately Sequentially Serenely Serially Seriously Servilely Seventhly Severally Severely