Stainless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈstān-ləs/ stain·less

Meaning & Definition of Stainless

Stainless (adjective)

  1. free from stain or stigma
  2. highly resistant to stain or corrosion
  3. made from materials resistant to stain

Stainless (noun)

  1. tableware made of stainless steel

Stainless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from dirt or stain

    "nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma"

    similar: antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied
    related: pure, taintless, undefiled, unpolluted, untainted, wholesome, cleanly, germfree, hygienic, sanitary, sterile, abluted, bleached, cleansed, purified, scrubbed, washed, whitened, milky, snowy, white, flawless, unblemished, bright, shiny, sparkling
    opposite: besmirched, dirty, filthy, foul, grubby, smirched, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleaned
    near: dingy, greasy, grimy, mucky, muddy, unwashed, defiled, germy, polluted, tainted, unsterile, unsterilized, blackened, discolored

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stainless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stainless:

antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean, unsoiled, unstained, unsullied

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stainless

Words with the opposite meaning of Stainless:

besmirched, dirty, filthy, foul, grubby, smirched, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleaned

Related Words for Stainless

pure, taintless, undefiled, unpolluted, untainted, wholesome, cleanly, germfree, hygienic, sanitary, sterile, abluted, bleached, cleansed, purified, scrubbed, washed, whitened, milky, snowy, white, flawless, unblemished, bright, shiny, sparkling

Near Antonyms of Stainless

dingy, greasy, grimy, mucky, muddy, unwashed, defiled, germy, polluted, tainted, unsterile, unsterilized, blackened, discolored

Word Forms of Stainless

Derived words: stainlessly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Stainless

First known use: circa 1586

Words & Phrases Containing Stainless

stainless steel

Frequently Asked Questions about Stainless

What does "Stainless" mean?

"Stainless" means free from stain or stigma. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: free from stain or stigma.

What is another word for "Stainless"?

Other words for "Stainless" include antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span and spotless. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stainless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stainless"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stainless". Common alternatives include antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean and unsoiled.

What is the opposite of "Stainless"?

Antonyms of "Stainless" include besmirched, dirty, filthy, foul, grubby, smirched, soiled and spotted. Near antonyms include dingy, greasy, grimy and mucky.

How do you use "Stainless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stainless" in a sentence: "nothing less than a perfectly stainless sheet of parchment would do for a diploma".

Is "Stainless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stainless" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stainless"?

"Stainless" is pronounced /ˈstān-ləs/ and divided into syllables as stain·less.

What is the origin of the word "Stainless"?

First known use: circa 1586.