unsullied

[ uhn-suhl-eed ]

adjective

1. not soiled, untarnished:

   an unsullied public persona.

2. virginal; pure:

   He wears a purity ring signifying that he will remain unsullied until marriage.

unsullied

/ ʌnˈsʌlɪd /

adjective

1. (of a reputation, etc) not stained or tarnished

Word History and Origins

Origin of unsullied¹

un- ¹ + sullied

Example Sentences

The science is immaculate, and shows how, in the right hands, it’s entirely possible to take the puzzles and discoveries of contemporary research and incorporate them unsullied into a fictional narrative.

From Nautilus

At Big Apple Circus, a set of camels is as exotic as it gets, so your conscience can remain unsullied.

From The Daily Beast

Unsullied, The: A group of slave soldiers who are ruthlessly trained in Astapor and their sense of free will removed entirely.

From The Daily Beast

House Republicans sometimes appear to prefer the idea of unsullied martyrdom to bargained, compromised success.

From The Daily Beast

To return unsullied from the encounter is a proof of the highest skill.

From Project Gutenberg

It was not that she might see him, but that she might think of him with unsullied thoughts.

From Project Gutenberg

His Majesty succeeded to an Empire as great in extent as its reputation was unsullied.

From Project Gutenberg

He placed a tiny polished tablet over her parted lips; its surface remained clear and unsullied by mortal breath.

From Project Gutenberg

There love and friendship—unsullied and unruffled—without passion or misconception—will give perpetual happiness.'

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• unblemished