grubby

/ˈɡrʌbi/

Definitions

1. adjective

having or showing a preference for being dirty or untidy, or not caring about cleanliness

“The child’s grubby hands needed a wash after playing in the mud.”

2. adverb

in a dirty or untidy manner

“He grubbily wiped the table with a dirty cloth.”

Synonyms

  • dirty
  • grimy

Antonyms

  • clean
  • spotless