UNCORRUPTED Synonyms: 155 Similar and Opposite Words

uncorrupted

adjective

Definition of uncorrupted

as in untainted

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as in incorruptible

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Recent Examples of uncorrupted The romanticization of the uncorrupted mother continent took over. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026 As Truth, God’s being includes only what is genuine, authentic, uncorrupted, incorruptible, trustworthy. — Blythe Evans, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncorrupted

Adjective

Linger there for some stargazing beneath a sky totally untainted by light.

— 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

Definition of untainted

Adjective

There’s some sincere worry driving these ethics reform campaigns, and a real desire to make Congress incorruptible.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
Publishers can archive their material, but a third party maintains a more incorruptible version of stories that can hold outlets accountable when it’s revised after publication.

— Dave Lozo, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026

Definition of incorruptible

Adjective

Even though Scottish Water already recycled uncontaminated sample bottles, the Generations technology offers a much better way to process large volumes of the waste.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
The city's website also includes guidelines regarding the disposal of sandbags — only dry and uncontaminated bags should be reused, and those that have been exposed to floodwaters should be placed in residents' bulk trash piles for collection.

— Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Definition of uncontaminated

Adjective

The United States will establish deterrence and therefore reduce risks, creating a virtuous cycle in which Americans can begin to have greater confidence in a bioresilient future.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Recurring donors aren’t more virtuous than grant-makers or gala guests, but their money is directed toward the real and true issue.

— Sarah Evans, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of virtuous

Adjective

Alternatively, take in views of a different sort on the islands of Møn and Nyord, both of which have achieved Dark Sky Park designation; at nighttime, their unpolluted skies light up with stars.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The region is known for its clear, unpolluted skies, which are still dark by night.

— Cristina Dorador, The Dial, 14 July 2026

Definition of unpolluted

Adjective

And Johnson, as one of the sport’s most respected offensive visionaries, brings a trust factor that generates significant excitement.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Dirden will play Greg Reagan, a respected District Court judge and Anaya’s (Wise) husband.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of respected

Adjective

Less so is the fact that more vulnerabilities are being discovered by bounty hunters assisted by AI tools, leaving Google fighting a battle to patch them before less conscientious hackers find them and put them to criminal use.

— Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The reptile dealers need to be more conscientious, and there needs to be more captive breeding.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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