Untarnished — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈtär-nisht/ un·tar·nished

Meaning & Definition of Untarnished

Untarnished (adjective)

  1. not dulled or damaged, not tarnished

Untarnished (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unsullied, unblemished

    similar: lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted, unstained, unsullied, untainted, chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, vestal, virgin, virginal, decorous, proper, seemly, cultivated, refined, tasteful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive
    opposite: coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene, smutty, unchaste, unclean, vulgar, blemished, defiled, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished, improper, indecorous, indelicate, ribald, unseemly, crude, tacky, tasteless, unrefined

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Untarnished

The most common words with a similar meaning to Untarnished:

lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted, unstained, unsullied, untainted, chaste, clean, decent, G-rated, immaculate, modest, pure, vestal, virgin, virginal, decorous, proper, seemly, cultivated, refined, tasteful, harmless, innocent, innocuous, inoffensive

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Untarnished

Words with the opposite meaning of Untarnished:

coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene, smutty, unchaste, unclean, vulgar, blemished, defiled, soiled, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished, improper, indecorous, indelicate, ribald, unseemly, crude, tacky, tasteless, unrefined

Origin & Etymology of Untarnished

First known use: 1732

Frequently Asked Questions about Untarnished

What does "Untarnished" mean?

"Untarnished" means not dulled or damaged, not tarnished. As an adjective, it is defined as: not dulled or damaged, not tarnished.

What is another word for "Untarnished"?

Other words for "Untarnished" include lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted and unstained. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Untarnished" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Untarnished"?

There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Untarnished". Common alternatives include lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled, unsoiled, unspotted, unstained, unsullied and untainted.

What is the opposite of "Untarnished"?

Antonyms of "Untarnished" include coarse, dirty, filthy, immodest, impure, indecent, obscene and smutty.

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

"Untarnished" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Untarnished"?

"Untarnished" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈtär-nisht/ and divided into syllables as un·tar·nished.

What is the origin of the word "Untarnished"?

First known use: 1732.

What is another word for "Untarnished" meaning "as in unsullied, unblemished"?

When "Untarnished" (adjective) means as in unsullied, unblemished, synonyms include lily-white, spotless, stainless, unblemished, undefiled and unsoiled. Opposites in this sense include coarse, dirty, filthy and immodest.