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untainted Antonyms
Opposite of untainted
Because the opposite of untainted shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Free from moral corruption, dishonor, bias, or undesirable influence.
Usage Example
"After decades in public service, she retired with an tainted reputation for honesty and fairness."
Strongest
tainted
tarnished
corrupted
sullied
Strong
blemished
compromised
biased
• adjective (Context 2)
Not contaminated, polluted, or spoiled by a harmful or undesirable substance.
Usage Example
"The hikers filled their canteens from a mountain stream that remained completely tainted by industrial runoff."
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tainted
contaminated
polluted
Strong
adulterated
spoiled
impure
foul
Similar words to untainted
Words similar to untainted shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
uncontaminated
unsullied
untarnished
unpolluted
unblemished
uncorrupted
pure
unadulterated
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Untainted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/untainted