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Unsullied - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unsullied means completely clean, pure, or untouched by anything that could spoil or damage. It is often used to describe something that remains flawless or uncorrupted.

unsullied

/ʌnˈsʌlid/ /ʌnˈsʌlɪd/

Definition:

Not spoiled or made impure; remaining clean and untarnished.

Synonyms:

pristine, immaculate, spotless, unblemished

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

tainted, sullied, stained

Common Collocations:

unsullied reputation, unsullied record, unsullied beauty

Derivatives:

unsulliedness (rare), unsully (verb, rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "unsullied" to describe purity or cleanliness in a figurative or literal sense.

Common Phrases:

keep one's hands unsullied, unsullied by scandal, unsullied innocence

Etymology:

From "un-" (not) + "sullied" (past participle of "sully," meaning to tarnish or soil).

Examples:

  • 1. Her dress remained unsullied despite the muddy path.
  • 2. The hero’s reputation was unsullied by gossip or lies.
  • 3. He kept his conscience unsullied by dishonesty.
  • 4. The snow lay fresh and unsullied in the morning light.

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