Meaning & use
untainted
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Not spoiled, contaminated, or corrupted; pure or unblemished.
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The jury was chosen to ensure a verdict untainted by outside influence.
Locals pride themselves on water untainted by industrial runoff.
A note on using this word
Frequently used figuratively for reputations, evidence, and processes, not just physical substances.
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taintedcorrupted
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