1. in a dirty or unsanitary manner

Examples

• The child ate uncleanly, getting food all over his face and clothes.
• She handled the raw meat uncleanly, not washing her hands afterward.
• The restaurant was shut down for preparing food uncleanly.
• He lived uncleanly in his cluttered apartment.
• The wound was dressed uncleanly, leading to infection.
• The dishes were washed uncleanly, leaving soap residue.