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Definition of unsullied

unsullied

/ʌnˈsʌlid/
un · sul · lied
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• adjective

1

Not spoiled, tarnished, or made impure; maintaining an intact moral reputation, honor, or character.

Example

"Despite decades in the turbulent world of national politics, she retired with an unsullied reputation for integrity."

2

Physically clean, unstained, and untouched by dirt, pollution, or human interference.

Example

"The hikers marveled at the unsullied expanse of freshly fallen snow stretching across the alpine valley."

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• Nearby Words

unsuitably
unsuited
unsulfured
unsullied
unsummoned
unsung
unsunny

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, combining the privative prefix 'un-' with the past participle of 'sully' (from French 'souiller', meaning 'to make dirty' or 'to soil').

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