adj

unsullied

uhn-SUH-leed

Unsullied (adj) means not tainted, stained, or corrupted; kept clean or pure. Example: “Her reputation remained unsullied despite the scandal around her.”

adj

Not tainted, stained, or corrupted; kept clean or pure.

"Her reputation remained unsullied despite the scandal around her."

How to use unsullied

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishKept clean and untainted, often used about reputation or honour.

Common pairings

unsullied reputation unsullied record

Word forms

more unsullied comparative, most unsullied superlative

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Etymology

From un- + sullied.

Rhymes for unsullied

lied pied tied fried dried tried denied allied buried varied envied untied

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unsullied” mean?

The word “unsullied” means not tainted, stained, or corrupted; kept clean or pure. In plain terms, kept clean and untainted, often used about reputation or honour.

How do you pronounce “unsullied”?

“Unsullied” is pronounced uhn-SUH-leed (/ʌnˈsʌlid/ in IPA).

How do you use “unsullied” in a sentence?

Here is “unsullied” used in a sentence: “Her reputation remained unsullied despite the scandal around her.”

What part of speech is “unsullied”?

“Unsullied” is an adjective.