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unstainable

American  
[uhn-stey-nuh-buhl] / ʌnˈsteɪ nə bəl /

adjective

  1. that cannot be spotted or stained, as garments.

  2. that cannot be morally reprehensible.

    an unstainable person.


Etymology

Origin of unstainable

1575–85; un- 1 + stainable ( def. )

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Guardiola said a big squad is unstainable and that it is important for "the soul of the team" that his players "create another connection with each other that this season we lost it a bit".

From BBC May 20, 2025

Colleges have laid off thousands of workers to cut costs, but the letter says the pared-down operations will unstainable without additional federal help.

From Washington Times Dec. 3, 2020

So that Excellency Peubla had nothing for it but to compose himself; to honor the unstainable fidelity of Weingarten Senior by a public piece of promotion, which soon ensued; and let the Junior run.

From History of Friedrich II of Prussia — Volume 17 by Carlyle, Thomas

Besides meaning "unstainable," Amiantos was the name of a pale green stone.

From The Gnôsis of the Light by Lamplugh, F.

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