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
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Not tainted, stained, or corrupted; kept clean or pure.
"Her reputation remained unsullied despite the scandal around her."
How to use unsullied
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishKept clean and untainted, often used about reputation or honour.
Common pairings
unsullied reputation
unsullied record
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unsullied
- Superlative
- most unsullied
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Etymology
Formed from un- and sullied.
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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.
