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impure Antonyms

Opposite of impure

Because the opposite of impure shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Mixed or combined with foreign, inferior, or contaminating matter; not pure or clean.

Usage Example

"Boiling the water is necessary if you suspect the supply is pure."

Strongest
pure
unadulterated
uncontaminated
clean
Strong
refined
sterile
unalloyed

• adjective (Context 2)

Morally tainted, unchaste, or corrupt in thought or conduct.

Usage Example

"The strict ascetic sought to rid his mind of all selfish and pure motives."

Strongest
pure
chaste
virtuous
Strong
innocent
wholesome
moral
decent

• adjective (Context 3)

Considered ritually or ceremonially unclean according to religious law.

Usage Example

"Certain foods and practices were deemed pure under the ancient temple codes."

Strongest
pure
clean
Strong
sanctified
consecrated
holy

Similar words to impure

Words similar to impure shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

unchaste
adulterated
unclean
contaminated
defiled
immoral
tainted
polluted
See all synonyms of impure

• Nearby Words

impulsiveness
impulsivity
impunity
impure
impurely
impurity
impute

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Impure. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/impure
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