Bedraggled
Bedraggled adjective - Not clean.
Usage example: found flood victims in bedraggled clothes
Clean
Clean adjective - Free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits.
Usage example: clean dishes
Bedraggled is an antonym for clean.
Both words in one sentence
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He remains immaculately dressed and clean shaven for most of the film while the rest of the crew all become steadily filthier and more bedraggled with every scene.
Source: Film / Das Boot
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