untainted
/' n'teintid/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not contaminated, corrupted, or spoiled: Describes something that remains pure, clean, or in its original, uncorrupted state. It often refers to physical objects, substances, or abstract qualities like character or reputation.
- Free from moral fault or blemish: Specifically used to describe a person's reputation, character, or integrity that is completely pure and has not been damaged by any wrongdoing or scandal.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The water from the mountain spring was completely untainted by pollution.
- Despite the political scandals, her record in public service remained untainted.
- He has an untainted reputation for honesty in the business community.
Advanced Usage
- "to remain untainted by": to stay pure and unaffected by something negative.
- The jury must remain untainted by media coverage to ensure a fair trial.
- "untainted evidence": evidence that has not been tampered with or corrupted.
- The defense argued that the chain of custody was broken, so the evidence was not untainted.
Variants and Related Words
- Taint (verb/noun): To contaminate or pollute; a trace of contamination or corruption.
- A single scandal can taint an entire administration.
- Untaintedness (noun, rare): The state or quality of being untainted.
- Unspoiled/Uncorrupted (adjectives): Similar in meaning, often used interchangeably in certain contexts.
Synonyms
- Pure: Free from anything that debases, contaminates, or pollutes.
- Unsullied: Not soiled or tarnished; spotlessly clean and fresh.
- Untarnished: Not dulled or discolored; (of reputation) not damaged.
- Immaculate: Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes.
- Pristine: In its original condition; unspoiled.
Antonyms
- Tainted: Contaminated, corrupted, or spoiled.
- Sullied: Tarnished, dirtied, or disgraced.
- Corrupted: Made morally depraved; rendered impure.
- Contaminated: Made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "With untainted hands": With complete honesty and without any corrupt involvement.
- The investigation must be conducted with untainted hands.
- "An untainted source": A source of information or supply that is completely reliable and free from bias or corruption.
- Journalists strive to find untainted sources for their stories.
Adjective
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(of reputation) free from blemishes
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his unsullied name
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an untarnished reputation
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