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untarnished

/ʌnˈtɑːr.nɪʃt/
un · tar · nished
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• adjective

1

Free from moral stain, disgrace, or loss of respect; having an unspoiled reputation, character, or record.

Example

"She retired after forty years in public service with her reputation completely untarnished."

2

Not dulled, corroded, or discolored on the surface; retaining original brightness and luster (especially of metal).

Example

"Kept inside a velvet-lined wooden case, the antique silver candlesticks remained bright and untarnished."

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• Rhymes for untarnished

• Nearby Words

untangle
untanned
untapped
untarnished
untarred
untasted
untasteful

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'tarnished', which derives from the Old French verb 'ternir' (to dull or darken), itself related to 'terne' meaning dull or dim.

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