unalloyed

adjective

un·​al·​loyed ˌən-ə-ˈlȯid How to pronounce unalloyed (audio)
Synonyms of unalloyednext
: not alloyed : unmixed, unqualified, pure
unalloyed metals
unalloyed happiness

Synonyms of unalloyed

Examples of unalloyed in a Sentence

the unalloyed happiness that marriage has brought them
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Moreover, the liquidity provided by Citadel and Citadel Securities is not an unalloyed good. Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026 Similar reactions met other executives framing AI as an unalloyed next industrial revolution. Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The countries are to hold talks this week on cementing the truce, which each hailed as an unalloyed victory. Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026 My love for my mom was unalloyed. Jack Denton, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unalloyed

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First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unalloyed was in 1667

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“Unalloyed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unalloyed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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unalloyed

adjective
un·​al·​loyed ˌən-ᵊl-ˈȯid How to pronounce unalloyed (audio)
: not alloyed : unmixed, pure
unalloyed metals
unalloyed happiness
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