Dingy
Dingy adjective - Not clean.
Pristine
Pristine adjective - Free from dirt or stain.
Usage example: one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery
Both words in one sentence
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In Matilda, while Miss Trunchbull resides in the former Honey mansion, it has a dark, dingy and foreboding atmosphere; once Trunchbull skips town and Miss Honey reacquires the house, it returns to its former bright, pristine glory.
Source: Fisher King
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