: an ignorant or underprivileged group : rabble
—usually used with great
the great unwashed
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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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Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Bird flu can be contracted when drinking raw milk from an infected cow, when raw milk from an infected cow is splashed into the eyes, nose or mouth, or by touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands after contact with raw milk from an infected cow.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection, officials said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Leeks: Due to their stalk shape with tips that can dry out, store unwashed leeks in a produce or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024
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In addition, touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Bird flu can be contracted when drinking raw milk from an infected cow, when raw milk from an infected cow is splashed into the eyes, nose or mouth, or by touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands after contact with raw milk from an infected cow.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
Touching the eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands after touching raw milk with bird flu virus may also lead to infection, officials said.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
Leeks: Due to their stalk shape with tips that can dry out, store unwashed leeks in a produce or zip-top bag in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Unwashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwashed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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