Synonyms of pristine

pristine

adjective

ˈpri-ˌstēn 

1

as in mint

being in an original and unused or unspoiled state

a pristine forest that has never been subjected to logging or development

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mint
• fresh
• virginal
• untouched
• virgin
• brand-new
• unblemished
• unaltered
• unspoiled
• new
• untainted
• unmarred
• unpolluted
• uncontaminated
• unsoiled
• unsullied
• unharmed
• undamaged
• unimpaired
• span-new
• uninjured
• unworn
• undefiled
• unhurt
• unbruised
• spick-and-span

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stale
• soiled
• damaged
• broken
• blemished
• injured
• bruised
• tainted
• impaired
• faded
• contaminated
• worn
• polluted
• disfigured
• hurt
• used
• sullied
• spoiled
• shopworn
• defiled
• marred
• secondhand
• harmed
• well-worn
• defaced
• hand-me-down

2

as in immaculate

free from dirt or stain

one doesn't dare spill anything on his car's pristine upholstery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• immaculate
• clean
• spotless
• stainless
• unsoiled
• unsullied
• squeaky-clean
• pure
• unstained
• chaste
• milky
• spick-and-span
• shiny
• antiseptic
• sparkling
• snowy
• sterile
• sanitary
• flawless
• untainted
• unpolluted
• fair
• white
• bright
• wholesome
• unblemished
• hygienic
• bleached
• undefiled
• cleanly
• germfree
• washed
• cleansed
• scrubbed
• purified
• whitened
• taintless
• abluted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• filthy
• dirty
• stained
• soiled
• grubby
• unclean
• muddy
• foul
• uncleaned
• grimy
• dingy
• spotted
• greasy
• polluted
• unwashed
• mucky
• sullied
• besmirched
• blackened
• tainted
• smirched
• unsterilized
• discolored
• unsterile
• defiled
• germy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pristine

We were issued metal water bottles for bringing ashore, and followed strict instructions on not bringing any food off the ship, and disinfecting our boots before and after stepping ashore to keep Antarctica pristine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026

One of Teghaza’s minerals had been altered on the inside while its outer part stayed pristine, the reverse of how weathering on Earth works. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 30 Oct. 2026

The 1,650-acre swath of land looks pristine but was first created to provide advanced treatment of reclaimed wastewater. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

In Turkey, archaeologists recently excavated an unexpectedly pristine example of one Bronze Age artist’s proof-of-authenticity. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 28 Oct. 2026

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