unspotted

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Thân thiện

The white cat remained unspotted after playing in the clean room.

Definition

Adjective: 1. Without any spots, stains, or marks; completely clean or pure: Describes something that is physically free from blemishes, dirt, or discoloration. 2. Free from moral blemish or disgrace; blameless, untarnished: Describes a person's character or reputation that is pure and without fault.

Usage and Examples

• Literal Meaning (Physically Clean):

  • The tablecloth remained unspotted despite the messy dinner.
  • She managed to keep her white dress unspotted throughout the entire event.

• Figurative Meaning (Morally Pure):

  • His unspotted reputation made him the ideal candidate for the position.
  • She lived an unspotted life, dedicated to helping others.

Advanced Usage

• "to remain unspotted from the world": A phrase, often found in religious or moral contexts, meaning to live without being corrupted by worldly influences or sin.
  • Their aim was to live a life unspotted from the world.

Variants and Related Words

• Spotless (adj): An almost perfect synonym, meaning completely clean or free from blame.
  • The house was spotless.
• Unsullied (adj): Not dirtied or spoiled; often used figuratively for reputation.
  • Her record remained unsullied.
• Immaculate (adj): Perfectly clean, neat, or pure.
  • He wore an immaculate white suit.

Synonyms

• Stainless
• Untarnished
• Pure
• Clean

Antonyms

• Spotted
• Stained
• Sullied
• Blemished
• Tarnished

Notes

The word unspotted is often used in more formal, literary, or elevated contexts. In everyday conversation, words like "spotless" or "clean" are more common for the literal meaning, and "blameless" or "untarnished" for the figurative meaning.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without soil or spot or stain

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unsoiled
• unstained