incorrupted

incorrupted

The ancient scroll remains incorrupted after centuries.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Not corrupted: "incorrupted" describes something that has not been spoiled, tainted, or morally degraded. It implies purity or integrity that remains intact.
    • Not susceptible to bribery: It can also refer to a person who cannot be bribed or influenced corruptly, maintaining honesty and ethical standards.
    • Not decayed or decomposed (archaic): In older usage, it describes something that has not rotted or decayed physically.
Usage Examples
  • (The document was not spoiled or decayed over the years.)
  • (The judge was honest and could not be bribed.)
  • (The hero's moral purity was untainted by evil influences.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Incorrupted by": used to specify what has not spoiled or tainted something.

    • His ideals were incorrupted by the cynicism of modern politics. (His beliefs remained pure despite the surrounding negativity.)

  • "Remain incorrupted": to stay free from corruption over time.

    • Despite years in public office, she remained incorrupted. (She kept her ethical standards unchanged.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Incorrupt (adj): a shorter, more common form meaning the same as "incorrupted" — not corrupted or decayed.

    • The incorrupt body of the saint was preserved in the crypt. (The body did not decompose.)

  • Incorruptible (adj): incapable of being corrupted, especially morally or through bribery.

    • The incorruptible officer refused the bribe. (The officer could not be influenced by money.)

  • Incorruption (n): the state of being free from corruption or decay.

    • The doctrine teaches the incorruption of the soul. (The soul is believed to be imperishable.)
Synonyms
  • Pure: free from contamination or moral defect.
  • Upright: honest and morally principled.
  • Unblemished: without marks or flaws, physically or morally.
Related Idioms

  • Clean hands: a phrase meaning innocence or lack of corruption.

    • He came out of the scandal with clean hands. (He was not involved in any corrupt activity.)

  • Whiter than white: extremely pure and honest.

    • Her reputation was whiter than white, incorrupted by any gossip. (Her character was flawless.)