unsullied

adjective

un·​sul·​lied ˌən-ˈsə-lēd 

: not soiled or tarnished : not sullied

an unsullied reputation

Synonyms of unsullied

• pristine
• immaculate
• clean
• stainless

Examples of unsullied in a Sentence

only unsullied vestments are ever appropriate for church services

Recent Examples on the Web

Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026

For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026

This is pure, unsullied Sicily at its best before even the Ancient Greeks got their deft hands on the island. — Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026

Ghibli managed to do it in a way that was relatively independent and unsullied of that business. — Ryan Gaur, IndieWire, 10 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unsullied

• sullied