uncleansable
Cannot be purified
Uncleansable describes something that cannot be made clean, no matter the effort.
The word often appears in figurative contexts—an uncleansable stain on one's conscience, an uncleansable record of wrongdoing.
The guilt felt uncleansable, permanent.
The word is rare, with *indelible* or *permanent* usually preferred.
Impossible to remove
- immutableIncapable of being changed
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- unalterableIncapable of being changed
- unchangeableImpossible to modify
irreversible · irreparable · incurable · irremediable · fixed · entrenched · ingrained · lasting
Violating something sacred
- profanationViolation of sanctity
- sacrilegeViolation of the hallowed
- defilementAct of corrupting purity
- impuritySubstance degrading another's quality
unholiness · cursed · damned · forsaken · unhallowed · defiled · taboo · abomination
Dishonest abuse of power
- sinViolation of divine law
- guiltMoral self-reproach
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- disgraceLoss of honor
dishonor · defilement · degradation · debasement · wickedness · depravity · iniquity · transgression
Environmental harm from waste
- impuritySubstance degrading another's quality
- taintMake impure
- adulterationCorrupting by foreign substances
- foulingMaking something unclean
toxicity · radiation · chemical · hazardous · biohazard · sewage · industrial waste · carcinogen
indelible
Impossible to remove
- immutableIncapable of being changed
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- unalterableIncapable of being changed
unchangeable · irreversible · irreparable · incurable · irremediable · fixed · entrenched · ingrained · lasting · enduring
desecration
Violating something sacred
- profanationViolation of sanctity
- sacrilegeViolation of the hallowed
- defilementAct of corrupting purity
impurity · unholiness · cursed · damned · forsaken · unhallowed · defiled · taboo · abomination
corruption
Dishonest abuse of power
disgrace · dishonor · defilement · degradation · debasement · wickedness · depravity · iniquity · transgression · wrongdoing
pollution
Environmental harm from waste
- impuritySubstance degrading another's quality
- taintMake impure
- adulterationCorrupting by foreign substances
fouling · toxicity · radiation · chemical · hazardous · biohazard · sewage · industrial waste · carcinogen · pesticide
blot
Mark left by spillage
blemish · discoloration · splotch · streak · residue · grime · dirt · filth · soil · grease
uncleansablecleansable
Able to be purified
cleanable · washable · removable · scrubbable · wipeable
uncleansableredeemable
Able to be reclaimed
absolvable · forgivable · purifiable · salvageable · pure
clean, cleaning, cleaner, unclean, cleanse, cleanliness, cleansing, cleanser, cleansed