Adjective a sink full of unwashed dishes a TV producer who knew what the unwashed masses wanted—and unhesitatingly gave it to them Noun Aunt Edna was fond of snootily reminding us that we need not take our manners from the great unwashed.
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The infectious disease doctor also recommended wearing gloves and washing your hands after handling someone else's unwashed clothing or linens.Fox News, 25 Aug. 2022 When the refrigerator is set to about 35 to 38° F, unwashed greens generally last about 7 to 10 days in the refrigerator. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 This includes, in particular, bedding, sheets, towels and unwashed clothing that has come into contact with infected lesions. Benjamin Ryan, NBC News, 15 Aug. 2022 Rines said residents can also help small animals endure the drought by leaving water for them in containers, being careful to keep them clean because summer heat can cause bacteria to brew in unwashed vessels. Katie Mogg, BostonGlobe.com, 29 July 2022 The Kovalevskiy family left Mariupol after eating cold scraps of food in an unlit basement and watching sores fester on their unwashed skin.Anchorage Daily News, 20 July 2022 Her mother-in-law doted on her husband and was quick to criticize Ms. Xie if anything was out of order at home, sometimes even calling her at work to complain about dust in the corner or an unwashed plate in the sink.New York Times, 6 July 2022 Days after her grandmother died, Guzman slept in an unwashed rebozo (shawl) of hers. Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2022 Salmonella refers to a group of bacteria found in raw poultry, beef, eggs, and unwashed vegetables and fruit, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine (NLM). Maggie O'neill, SELF, 23 May 2022 See More