UNTAINTED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

untainted

adjective

Definition of untainted

as in unsullied

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Recent Examples of untainted 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 The Authors Guild is expanding its Human Authored certification program to allow publishers and non-Guild members certify that their work is untainted by AI, according to the Guild and Publishers Weekly. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untainted

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Adjective

But the prosecutor leading the case against the Tates, Rareș Stan, had an unsullied reputation.

— Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
For those who have lost everything so others can appear unsullied, the only recourse may be getting what they’re owed in blood.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 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

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Or go to one of the many unblemished simple beaches, towel in hand and swim and sunbathe old-school—sans expensive sun beds and bottle service.

— Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
The swamp, however, may not be so unblemished during times of fire.

— Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of unblemished

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

Like many of her neighbors, Boyd struggled without power for 13 days before her lights came back on; struggling to find a charge for her cell phone, or even find unspoiled food during that time.

— Megan De Mar, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
Likewise, they generally haven't been affected by geological processes, meaning that the material they are composed of is unspoiled.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of unspoiled

Adjective

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
The rule remained unaltered for more than two decades partly because it is codified in federal law.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 6 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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