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soiled
This term carries a stronger connotation of contamination than the general word dirty. It specifically evokes the image of a surface being marred by an external substance, often one that is organic, sticky, or biologically hazardous. It is frequently employed in medical, domestic, or industrial contexts to describe linens, garments, or bandages that require specialized cleaning or disposal.
In a social context, the word often functions as a polite euphemism for contamination by bodily fluids or waste. While dirty might imply a general lack of cleanliness, soiled suggests a specific event of staining or fouling that has rendered an object unfit for use until it is laundered or discarded.
Meanings
Examples
The nurse carefully handled the soiled bandages.
My clothes are completely soiled from the hike.
The detective noticed a soiled handkerchief on the floor.
Get these soiled towels out of the bathroom immediately.
Get these soiled towels out of the bathroom immediately.