untainted

adjective
UK: /ʌnˈteɪntɪd/
US: /ʌnˈteɪntɪd/

  1. Not spoiled or made impure; pure and clean.

    1. The water was untainted and safe to drink for us.
    2. The reputation of the family remained untainted despite the scandal surrounding their business dealings.

  2. Not affected by something negative or undesirable; free from corruption or damage.

    1. His joy was untainted by any sadness that day.
    2. The candidate's image remained untainted by the corruption allegations that plagued his opponents.

Synonyms

pure clean unspoiled pristine undefiled unsullied
untainted verb

  1. To keep something pure and clean from a bad influence or physical contamination.

    1. We must untaint our minds from bad thoughts.
    2. The organization strives to untaint the political process by promoting transparency and accountability in government.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "untainted" in English means: Not spoiled or made impure; pure and clean., Not affected by something negative or undesirable; free from corruption or damage..

The phonetic transcription of "untainted" is /ʌnˈteɪntɪd/ in British English and /ʌnˈteɪntɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "untainted": pure, clean, unspoiled, pristine, undefiled, unsullied.

Example usage of "untainted": "The water was untainted and safe to drink for us.". More examples on the page.