adj
Uncommon
tainted
TAYN-tihd
Tainted (adj) means Contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted. Example: “The recall was issued after tainted meat was found in stores.”
adj
1
Contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted.
"The recall was issued after tainted meat was found in stores."
"His legacy is tainted by the fraud investigation."
2
Coming from a source that cannot be trusted.
"The judge threw out the tainted evidence."
How to use tainted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpoiled or corrupted, whether physically (food, water) or in reputation and trust (evidence, legacy).
Common pairings
tainted evidence
tainted reputation
tainted water
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- more tainted
- Superlative
- most tainted
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What does “tainted” mean?
The word “tainted” means contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted. In plain terms, spoiled or corrupted, whether physically (food, water) or in reputation and trust (evidence, legacy).
How do you pronounce “tainted”?
“Tainted” is pronounced TAYN-tihd (/ˈteɪntɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “tainted” in a sentence?
Here is “tainted” used in a sentence: “The recall was issued after tainted meat was found in stores.”
What part of speech is “tainted”?
“Tainted” is an adjective.
Is “tainted” a common word?
“Tainted” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “tainted” have?
“Tainted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: contaminated, spoiled, or morally corrupted.
