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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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
Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The characters, as shot by cinematographer Cedric Cheung-Lau, organically occupy these spaces, like the jungle or sea caves, which often feel otherworldly in their untainted beauty.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The judge instead asked for more evidence that the money was untainted.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026
Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
The characters, as shot by cinematographer Cedric Cheung-Lau, organically occupy these spaces, like the jungle or sea caves, which often feel otherworldly in their untainted beauty.
—Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The judge instead asked for more evidence that the money was untainted.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Untainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untainted. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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