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spotless

American  
[spot-lis] / ˈspɒt lɪs /

adjective

  1. free from any spot, stain, etc.; immaculately clean.

    a spotless kitchen.

  2. irreproachable; pure; undefiled.

    a spotless reputation.

    Synonyms:
    faultless, untarnished, flawless, unblemished

ˈspotless British  
/ ˈspɒtlɪs /

adjective

  1. free from stains; immaculate

  2. free from moral impurity; unsullied

    a spotless character

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • spotlessly adverb
  • spotlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of spotless

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; spot, -less

Example Sentences

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Some of the online Gen Z pushback focuses on the exaggerated idea that Japan's streets are so spotless people don't even have to wear shoes.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

I marveled at the finished product, which was deliciously dense, and enjoyed every bite until my plate was spotless.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

A quick way to lengthen your credit history is to have a trusted person — who, critically, has fantastic credit — add you as an authorized user on their oldest, most spotless credit card.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 5, 2026

The environment inside this high security room must be spotless to prevent contamination.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

After so much use, it’s hardly what you’d call spotless.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank