UNTAINTED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

untainted

adjective

Definition of untainted

as in unsullied

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Recent Examples of untainted Our justice system provides—indeed demands—that every person is entitled to a fair trial, which includes an impartial jury untainted by external forces bent on influencing the jury toward a biased verdict. — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 13 May 2026 Some are fortunate to have a source of clean water and pipes that ensure that water reaches residents' homes untainted. — Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2026 Reich acknowledges there's no form of untainted money. — Katia Riddle, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026 The characters, as shot by cinematographer Cedric Cheung-Lau, organically occupy these spaces, like the jungle or sea caves, which often feel otherworldly in their untainted beauty. — Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untainted

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In Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, evil is a native sickness that contaminates an otherwise perfect, unsullied child of empire.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.

— Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026

Definition of unsullied

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

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

That means the early universe wasn't as pure and unspoiled as previously believed, potentially impacting our theories of cosmic evolution.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of unspoiled

Adjective

The play went unreviewed before running back Fluff Bothwell ran nearly untouched to tie the score at 24.

— PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
England regained the lead after halftime at 14-12 when Jess Breach drew three defenders to let Kildunne slip away untouched around the corner.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of untouched

Adjective

These unaltered cosmic fingerprints let researchers map the temperatures, environmental conditions, and chemical reservoirs that produced organic matter billions of years ago.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
All the posts were anonymized to protect any personal information, although unaltered versions were stored on an external hard drive not connected to the cloud.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of unaltered

Adjective

Unlike airport security employees who worked without pay for weeks, most ICE and Border Patrol operations continued largely unimpaired due to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
What might someone with unimpaired vision see when looking at Dorothy?

— Lili Anolik, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026

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