unimpeached

unimpeached

The judge's record remains unimpeached after decades of service.

Definition

Adjective: Not called into question; not accused, challenged, or discredited. The word "unimpeached" describes someone or something that has not been subjected to doubt, criticism, or formal accusation, especially regarding integrity, honesty, or validity.

Usage Examples
  • (Her good name was never challenged or damaged.)
  • (The testimony was not discredited or questioned.)
  • (A leader whose power or integrity has never been doubted.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to leave unimpeached": to keep something free from doubt or accusation.

    • The judge left the evidence unimpeached, allowing it to be used in court. (The judge did not challenge the evidence's validity.)
  • "unimpeached in character": referring to a person whose moral or ethical standing has never been questioned.

    • He was a scholar unimpeached in character, respected by all. (His personal integrity was never doubted.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Unimpeachable (adj): not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.

    • She provided unimpeachable evidence for her claim. (The evidence was beyond any doubt.)
  • Impeach (verb): to charge (a public official) with misconduct; to call into question the integrity or validity of something.

    • The committee voted to impeach the president. (To formally accuse of wrongdoing.)
Synonyms
  • Unquestioned: not doubted or disputed.
  • Undiscredited: not having lost credibility or trust.
  • Unchallenged: not opposed or contested.
  • Irreproachable: beyond criticism; faultless.
Related Idioms
  • Above reproach: so good or honest that no criticism is possible.

    • Her conduct was above reproach, unimpeached by any observer. (Her behaviour was faultless and unquestioned.)
  • Beyond question: without any doubt; certain.

    • His loyalty to the company is beyond question, unimpeached even by rivals. (His loyalty is completely certain and unchallenged.)