Dreaming that something is dirty can represent feelings of uncleanliness. It can also suggest a mistake you made, a perceived character flaw, or an imperfection. Along the same lines, it can suggest a fear of judgment, criticism, or scrutiny from others. Further, this symbol may indicate that you feel you aren’t living up to the stands that you are placed on yourself. Alternatively, this symbol may suggest feelings of shame, or being at fault for something – for example, as in a rape victim who feels dirty after the attack.