untarnished

adjective

un·​tar·​nished ˌən-ˈtär-nisht How to pronounce untarnished (audio)
Synonyms of untarnishednext
: not dulled or damaged : not tarnished
an untarnished reputation
untarnished copper

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He has not been defeated in any past major election so untarnished in that respect. — Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025 But Nightcrawler’s breach of the White House has remained untarnished in my mind as a series high. — James Factora, Them, 20 Feb. 2025 Only a handful of people saw the image of a verdant untarnished outside world before Bernard pulled the plug. — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024 The governor, who has largely enjoyed an untarnished image of good vibes and sparkling charisma, must now face a reality check. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for untarnished

Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of untarnished was in 1732

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“Untarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untarnished. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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