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
  • Their sound profile, while not as neutral and pristine as their sibling’s, is still excellent, delivering crisp and lively audio that matches up with almost any other entry on this list.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Next, save 20% on the premium Logitech G Astro A50 gaming headset, packing pristine wireless audio and multi-platform connectivity.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • At the opening, Lafayette 148 NorthPark will feature its fall 2026 collection, including exclusive leather colorways created for Dallas, precise tailoring and signature white shirts informed by the archives and three decades of craftsmanship.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The suspects were arrested while traveling in white vans near RAF Fairford.
    — Steve Hendrix, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Please enjoy every pitch of Payton Tolle's immaculate inning.
    — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • This embroidered quilt is the epitome of fall style with its warm background and mix of leaves in faded brown and golden hues.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The quasi-patriotic palette got contemporary edge from faded lines running through the red and dark navy stripes, which shifted between vertical and horizontal directions.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • With more housing near transit comes less reliance on cars, more pedestrian-friendly development, cleaner air and strengthened commercial corridors.
    — Bennett Lawson, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • According to advanced fielding metrics, no player in the league made a bigger defensive contribution to his team than the Braves center fielder, an elite defender with a strong arm who takes clean routes to the ball.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • Patients lose out because the administrative bloat inflates the cost of medical care, while making costs less transparent and harder to contest.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There should be a clear owner, transparent standards and a practical remedy designed before scaling, not after the first crisis.
    — Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Earle took one and then laid on a stainless-steel counter, filming a TikTok.
    — Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In the coming weeks, permanent plaza fences will be erected here — curvy stainless-steel structures that MAD Architects principal Dixon Junliang Lu compared to the lacy filigree of Art Nouveau architecture.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 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 Oct. 2026.

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