untarnished
/ʌnˈtɑːnɪʃt
/adjective
1(Of metal or metalware) not having lost its lustre.Not only has she maintained it, but she has kept it bright and shining, untarnished by time....
- The steel blade shimmered as if it were made of untarnished chrome.
- As untarnished silver is the best reflector of light, it was used in ancient times to make mirrors.
1.1Not spoiled or damaged: his ministers enjoyed an untarnished reputation...
- I am pleased Opposition members seem to think I am such a threat that they need to damage my untarnished reputation in the House.
- Polls suggest Labour is still trusted on the economy and the chancellor's reputation remains relatively untarnished.
- I think many people need to see a bit of imperfection, a touch of corruption, to identify with many politicians - those with untarnished integrity tend to inspire dislike as they seem to uphold a standard others don't think they can meet.
Synonyms
unsullied, unblemished, untainted, impeccable, undamaged, unspoilt, unimpaired, undefiled, spotless, stainless, intact, perfect, pristine, immaculate, virgin, unharmed, unbroken, unflawed, untouched, unmarked, unaffected
Rhymes
- radioactive indicator
- radioactively
- radioactive series
- radioactive tracer
- radioactive waste
- radioactivity
- radio alarm
- radio alarm clock
- radioallergosorbent
- radio altimeter
- radio amateur
- radioanalysis
- radioassay
- radio astronomer
- radio-astronomical
- radio astronomy
- radio-atom
- radioautograph
- radioautographic
- radioautography
- radiobe
- radiobiologic
- radiobiological
- radiobiologically
- radiobiologist