UNDECOMPOSED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

undecomposed

adjective

Definition of undecomposed

as in preserved

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Recent Examples of undecomposed Aeration is also used when there is a layer of thatch (undecomposed organic matter) on top of the soil and beneath the runners. — Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2022 Onions + Garlic Crop rotation plan Rotate with legumes, and avoid planting in soil with undecomposed organic matter. — The Editors Of Organic Life, Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2017

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Adjective

The preserved Plum Orchard, a 30-room, 22,000-square-foot mansion originally occupied by Andrew Carnegie’s nephew, circa 1898.

— Jennifer Peebles, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026

Definition of preserved

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 neighborhood The hotel is located in the north of Menorca, one of the most unspoiled areas of the island.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
This tiny, unspoiled cove is reached via a scenic drive through Tinos’ wild northern landscape, ending with a rugged dirt road that keeps the crowds away.

— Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of unspoiled

Adjective

Camp out under the stars near a pristine, white sand beach at Water Canyon Campground, located on Santa Rosa Island.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026
There are also the pristine stretches of sand around Cape Peninsula, a rocky mountain that juts into the sea, including a large colony of African penguins on Boulders Beach, the surfers’ paradise of Llandudno, and nudist-friendly Sandy Bay.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pristine

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

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

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