impurely
1
7.4
In a way that is morally wrong or dishonest
- adverb
- /ɪmˈpjʊrli/
:
impuramente
- You carry within yourself, and you perceive not that you are polluting God by impure thoughts and dirty deeds.
Examples
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The choices he made were impurely motivated by greed rather than altruism.
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He acted impurely by taking advantage of her trust for his own benefit.
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She realized that her intentions were impurely influenced by jealousy and resentment.
Synonyms
1
6.7
In a way that others find rude or offensive
describes unclean or corrupt nature broadly, not only social impropriety
vilely
vsimpurely
1
8.2
In a very cruel and unfair way
is used for general unclean or corrupt conduct rather than extreme evil
foully
vsimpurely
1
7.9
In a very unfair and cruel way
covers unclean in moral, spiritual, or physical senses not only unfairness
1
9.4
In a morally wrong and twisted way
refers to general unclean or corrupt states rather than specific twisted deviance
filthily
vsimpurely
1
5.3
In a very dirty way
covers moral, spiritual, or physical unclean rather than mere dirt
squalidly
vsimpurely
1
8.9
In a very dirty and morally bad way
emphasizes inner moral or spiritual unclean rather than mere dirtiness
rottenly
vsimpurely
1
7.4
In a very bad or unpleasant way
focuses on general unclean state including spiritual and physical corruption
unholily
vsimpurely
1
9.7
In a rude way about religious things
includes moral and physical unclean too, not just spiritual irreverence
corruptedly
vsimpurely
8.9
In a dishonest way to get money or power
covers moral, spiritual, or physical unclean rather than only dishonesty
Antonyms
How Pure
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Impurely starts with im- meaning 'not' and uses pure, which means 'clean' or 'free from wrong', so impurely literally means 'not clean' and is used to describe actions that are morally or spiritually 'unclean'.