unblemished

/'ʌn'blemiʃt/

Thân thiện

She has an unblemished complexion.

Definition

Adjective: Free from any physical marks, flaws, or moral faults; perfect and without any damage or stain.

Usage

The adjective "unblemished" is used to describe something that is completely pure, flawless, or untarnished. It can refer to physical objects, appearances, or abstract concepts like reputations and records. * It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts. * It typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., an unblemished surface) or follows a linking verb (e.g., her record remained unblemished).

Examples

• Physical/Object:
  • The antique table had an unblemished mahogany finish.
  • She has perfectly unblemished skin.
• Abstract/Reputation:
  • The soldier retired with an unblemished record of service.
  • The company's unblemished reputation for quality took years to build.

Advanced Usage

• "to remain unblemished": To continue to be free from flaws or criticism over time.
  • Despite the scandal, his public image remained unblemished.
• "unblemished by": Not affected or marred by something negative.
  • The valley was a landscape unblemished by modern development.

Variants and Related Words

• Blemish (noun/verb): A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something; to spoil the appearance of something.
  • Noun: There wasn't a single blemish on the fruit.
  • Verb: The scandal blemished his career.
• Unblemished is the direct antonym of blemished.

Synonyms

• Flawless: Without any imperfections or defects.
• Immaculate: Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws.
• Spotless: Absolutely clean or pure; free from moral fault.
• Untarnished: Not dulled or discolored; (of a reputation) not damaged.

Antonyms

• Blemished
• Flawed
• Stained
• Tarnished

Học thuật

Adjective

1. free from physical or moral spots or stains
   • an unblemished record
   • an unblemished complexion

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unmarred
• unmutilated