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Definition of unalloyed

unalloyed

/ˌʌnəˈlɔɪd/
un · al · loyed
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unalloyed Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Complete, pure, and not mixed or moderated by any other quality or emotion (especially of positive feelings such as joy or pleasure).

Example

"The news of her recovery brought a sense of unalloyed relief to the entire family."

2

Not mixed or fused with any other metal or substance; pure (of a metal).

Example

"Unalloyed gold is often too soft for everyday jewelry and must be combined with stronger metals."

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• Rhymes for unalloyed

• Nearby Words

unallocated
unallotted
unallowed
unalloyed
unalterable
unalterably
unaltered

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 16th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'alloyed', the past participle of 'alloy' (from Old French 'aloi', meaning a mixture of metals, ultimately from Latin 'alligare', 'to bind together').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unalloyed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unalloyed
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