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polluted
This term carries a strong negative connotation, emphasizing the presence of harmful, toxic, or undesirable elements that degrade the original purity of a subject. In environmental contexts, it describes physical contamination, such as smog in the air or chemicals in water, often implying a systemic failure or industrial negligence.
When used figuratively, the word suggests a moral or psychological corruption. It describes the spoiling of something once considered innocent or pristine, such as a child's mind or a sacred tradition, shifting the focus from physical toxins to ethical or emotional decay.
Meanings
Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances, typically referring to the environment.
Examples
I cannot believe how polluted the air is in this city.
The soil became heavily polluted after the chemical spill.
We must protect the ocean from becoming further polluted.
The water in the well was polluted and unsafe to drink.
His mind was polluted by the hateful rhetoric of the cult.
The atmosphere in the room felt polluted by their mutual distrust.
Is the groundwater here polluted by industrial waste?
Is the groundwater here polluted by industrial waste?