Unstained — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈstānd/ un·stained

Meaning & Definition of Unstained

Unstained (adjective)

  1. not stained
  2. not discolored by a stain
  3. not morally blemished or tainted

Unstained (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. free from dirt or stain

    "you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one"

    similar: antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean, stainless, unsoiled, 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

  2. lacking an addition of color

    "bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves"

    similar: colorless, tintless (archaic), uncolored, undyed, unpainted, white
    related: clear, limpid, liquid, lucent, pellucid, transparent, bleached, faded, palish, washed-out, washy, dull, faint, gray, neutral, pale, pallid, snow-white, snowy, whited
    opposite: colored, colorized, dyed, hued, painted, pigmented, stained, tinct, tinctured, tinged, tinted
    near: colorful, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unstained

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unstained:

Archaic: tintless
antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean, stainless, unsoiled, unsullied, colorless, uncolored, undyed, unpainted, white

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unstained

Words with the opposite meaning of Unstained:

besmirched, dirty, filthy, foul, grubby, smirched, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, unclean, uncleaned, colored, colorized, dyed, hued, painted, pigmented, tinct, tinctured, tinged, tinted

Related Words for Unstained

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

Near Antonyms of Unstained

dingy, greasy, grimy, mucky, muddy, unwashed, defiled, germy, polluted, tainted, unsterile, unsterilized, blackened, discolored, colorful, multicolored, polychromatic, polychrome, varicolored, variegated

Origin & Etymology of Unstained

First known use: 1555

Frequently Asked Questions about Unstained

What does "Unstained" mean?

"Unstained" means not stained. As an adjective, it is defined as: not stained. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unstained"?

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

What are different ways to say "Unstained"?

There are 61 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unstained". Common alternatives include antiseptic, chaste, clean, fair, immaculate, pristine, spick-and-span, spotless, squeaky-clean and stainless.

What is the opposite of "Unstained"?

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

How do you use "Unstained" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unstained" in a sentence: "you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one"; "bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves".

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

"Unstained" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unstained"?

"Unstained" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈstānd/ and divided into syllables as un·stained.

What is the origin of the word "Unstained"?

First known use: 1555.