untainted
adjective
un·taint·ed
ˌən-ˈtān-təd 
: not contaminated, spoiled, or affected slightly with something bad : not tainted
untainted evidence
an untainted reputation
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Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Unlike Cricket, Olympia is earnest and sincere about her art in the way that only a young person untainted by cynicism can be.
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Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.
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Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Todd Plummer,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
The motion concluded an untainted special counsel was necessary because the issues involved allegations of contempt and misconduct at high levels in the Justice Department.
—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Unlike Cricket, Olympia is earnest and sincere about her art in the way that only a young person untainted by cynicism can be.
—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted.
—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Untainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untainted. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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