unstained

adjective

ˌən-ˈstānd How to pronounce unstained (audio)
Definition of unstainednext
1
as in pristine
free from dirt or stain you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one

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2
as in white
lacking an addition of color bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves

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Recent Examples of unstained Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025 The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall. — Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024 To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place. — Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
  1. pristine
  2. white
  3. immaculate
  4. faded
  5. clean
  6. transparent
  7. stainless
  8. uncolored
Adjective
  • The pristine green fields of the Little Haiti Soccer Park, for example, got to 121 degrees, even after an afternoon storm.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Sandwiched between two Porsches is a Ferrari Testarossa—pristine inside and out—wearing black paint with a red interior.
    — Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • The images her sister captured after the strike show the trajectory of the projectile, which ripped through floor after floor, and left a gaping hole covered in a thick layer of white dust.
    — Ava Bambuck, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • Justine loves vintage, so the Mortons always look amazing, in clothing passed from generation to generation and kept in immaculate repair.
    — Scott Westerfeld, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • This finish is an example of his two-footedness, enabling him to play across the forward line, and the immaculate timing of his runs.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • Today, Tskaltubo's grand architecture stands as a testament to its faded glory—the sweeping arcs, decorative motifs, and faded murals all reminiscent of its once poignant beauty.
    — Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • Users must follow manufacturer instructions, apply to clean skin, and understand that visible improvements require consistent use over weeks or months.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Make sure vents are unobstructed, check that the condensate drain is draining properly, and keep the area around the indoor unit clean and dry.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 31 July 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • The coach of last season’s Class 5A runner-up, Legend High, offered a transparent assessment on the state of the competition in Colorado.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some nepo-baby artists are more transparent about their privileges.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Upon full assembly, the double-walled stainless-steel structure will measure 19 meters across, stand 11 meters high, and weigh about 5,200 tonnes before internal systems are installed.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026
  • Heat ⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil in a large stainless-steel skillet over medium.
    — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of stainless
Adjective
  • The Grout Bill of 1902 raised it to ten cents per pound on yellow margarine while leaving uncolored margarine at a quarter of a cent.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Most people owned one or two sets of clothing, mostly made of unbleached and uncolored wool.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of uncolored

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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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