Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
impure
Adjective
/ɪmˈpjʊr/
Definition
Not pure; containing elements that render it less than perfect or unadulterated.
Examples
- The impure water was unsafe for drinking.
- He felt impure thoughts clouding his mind during meditation.
- She filtered the impure mixture to obtain the clear solution.
Meaning
Impure refers to something that is mixed with foreign substances or not in its natural or pure state. It can apply to physical substances as well as abstract concepts, such as thoughts or intentions.
Synonyms
- Unclean
- Contaminated
- Defiled
- Tainted
- Corrupted
