unspoilt

/' n'sp ild/ Cách viết khác : (unspoilt) /' n'sp ilt/

Thân thiện

The meat remains unspoilt in the cool refrigerator.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Not damaged or degraded; remaining in a pure, original, or desirable state: This describes something, often a place, natural environment, or person's character, that has not been negatively affected by development, tourism, or other harmful influences. 2. Not decayed or spoiled: This describes something, typically food, that is still fresh and fit for consumption.

Usage and Examples

• Describing a natural place:
  • We found a beautiful, unspoilt beach with no hotels or crowds.
  • The island's unspoilt rainforest is home to many rare species.
• Describing a person's character:
  • Despite her fame, she has managed to remain remarkably unspoilt and down-to-earth.
• Describing food (less common):
  • The meat was stored properly and is still unspoilt.

Advanced Usage and Nuances

• "Unspoilt" vs. "Unspoiled": Both spellings are correct and interchangeable. "Unspoilt" is more common in British English, while "unspoiled" is more common in American English.
• The word often carries a positive, almost romantic connotation, implying purity, authenticity, and freedom from the negative aspects of modernity.

Variants and Related Words

• Unspoiled (adj): The alternative spelling of "unspoilt".
• Pristine (adj): Very similar in meaning, often emphasizing a state of original cleanliness and lack of disturbance (e.g., ).
• Untouched (adj): Can be synonymous, meaning not altered or affected by something (e.g., ).

Synonyms

• Pristine
• Untouched
• Unblemished
• Unadulterated
• Pure
• Fresh (for food)

Antonyms

• Spoiled
• Ruined
• Developed
• Commercialized
• Corrupted
• Tainted

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not left to spoil
   • the meat is still good

Từ đồng nghĩa

• good
• undecomposed
• unspoiled