spotless
Americanadjective
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free from any spot, stain, etc.; immaculately clean.
a spotless kitchen.
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irreproachable; pure; undefiled.
a spotless reputation.
- Synonyms:
- faultless, untarnished, flawless, unblemished
adjective
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free from stains; immaculate
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free from moral impurity; unsullied
a spotless character
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of spotless
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; see origin at spot, -less
Explanation
Something that's spotless is extremely clean, like your spotless new sneakers without a single smudge on them (yet). A spotless floor looks exactly the way it sounds—so clean that there's not a single spot of dirt or grime on it. You can also use this adjective in a figurative way, to mean "innocent or unimpeachable," like your spotless report card with all As, or your dad's spotless driving record without even a single speeding ticket.
Example Sentences
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But while it might not have a spotless defense record anymore, it could hardly be considered a surprise that Spain is still alive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
All but two of the S&P 500’s sectors had come into this week up for the year, making many stocks vulnerable to earnings reports that were anything short of spotless.
From Barron's ● Apr. 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
No one, none of the saints in any case, had ever reproached or rebuked his father, or suggested that his life was anything but spotless.
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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