
Grimy
Physical Cleanliness
Refers to actual dirt, suggests lack of physical cleanliness or exposure to pollution.

After gardening, my clothes are completely grimy.
Manual Labor
Often associated with jobs or tasks involving physical work that can make someone dirty.

The mechanic's face was grimy from hours spent under the hood.
Negative Connotation
Suggests a negative, unkempt appearance, often evoking a sense of neglect.

The abandoned house was surrounded by grimy windows.
Compare with
DirtyDuskyFilthyGrubbyMuddySmudgeSoilStain
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