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Definition of untainted

untainted

/ˌʌnˈteɪn.tɪd/
un · taint · ed
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• adjective

1

Free from moral corruption, dishonor, bias, or undesirable influence.

Example

"After decades in public service, she retired with an untainted reputation for honesty and fairness."

2

Not contaminated, polluted, or spoiled by a harmful or undesirable substance.

Example

"The hikers filled their canteens from a mountain stream that remained completely untainted by industrial runoff."

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• Rhymes for untainted

• Nearby Words

untactfully
untagged
untailored
untainted
untaken
untalented
untalkative

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'tainted', the past participle of 'taint', which derives from Anglo-French 'teint' (stained or dyed) and ultimately from Latin 'tingere' (to dye or moisten).

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