Unaltered — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈȯl-tərd/ un·al·tered

Meaning & Definition of Unaltered

Unaltered (adjective)

  1. in an original state, not changed or altered
  2. not castrated or spayed, intact

Unaltered (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not changed or altered; remaining in an original state

    "unaltered photographs"

    "an unaltered landscape"

    similar: unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, unpolluted, unsoiled, unspoiled, unsullied, untainted, untouched, unworn, brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin, virginal, new, spick-and-span
    opposite: blemished, broken, bruised, damaged, defaced, defiled, disfigured, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, marred, soiled, sullied, tainted, faded, shopworn, used, well-worn, worn, contaminated, polluted, spoiled, hand-me-down, secondhand, stale

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unaltered

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unaltered:

unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured, unmarred, unpolluted, unsoiled, unspoiled, unsullied, untainted, untouched, unworn, brand-new, fresh, mint, pristine, span-new, virgin, virginal, new, spick-and-span

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unaltered

Words with the opposite meaning of Unaltered:

blemished, broken, bruised, damaged, defaced, defiled, disfigured, harmed, hurt, impaired, injured, marred, soiled, sullied, tainted, faded, shopworn, used, well-worn, worn, contaminated, polluted, spoiled, hand-me-down, secondhand, stale

Origin & Etymology of Unaltered

First known use: 1551

Frequently Asked Questions about Unaltered

What does "Unaltered" mean?

"Unaltered" means in an original state, not changed or altered. As an adjective, it is defined as: in an original state, not changed or altered.

What is another word for "Unaltered"?

Other words for "Unaltered" include unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt and unimpaired. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unaltered" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unaltered"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unaltered". Common alternatives include unblemished, unbruised, uncontaminated, undamaged, undefiled, unharmed, unhurt, unimpaired, uninjured and unmarred.

What is the opposite of "Unaltered"?

Antonyms of "Unaltered" include blemished, broken, bruised, damaged, defaced, defiled, disfigured and harmed.

How do you use "Unaltered" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unaltered" in a sentence: "unaltered photographs"; "an unaltered landscape".

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

"Unaltered" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unaltered"?

"Unaltered" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈȯl-tərd/ and divided into syllables as un·al·tered.

What is the origin of the word "Unaltered"?

First known use: 1551.