Tainted

Pronunciation: /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Definitions of tainted

adjective contaminated or polluted in a way that makes something harmful or impure

Example Sentences

A1 The tainted water made the villagers sick.

A2 The tainted food had to be thrown away.

B1 The tainted reputation of the company led to a decrease in sales.

B2 The tainted evidence was inadmissible in court.

C1 The tainted relationship between the two countries was difficult to repair.

C2 The tainted atmosphere in the office made it a toxic work environment.

Examples of tainted in a Sentence

formal The results of the experiment were deemed tainted due to contamination in the lab.

informal I heard that the food at that restaurant is tainted, so we should avoid eating there.

slang I can't believe she tainted her reputation by spreading those rumors.

figurative The scandal tainted his legacy, forever casting a shadow over his achievements.

Grammatical Forms of tainted

• past tense: tainted
• plural: tainted
• comparative: more tainted
• superlative: most tainted
• present tense: taint
• future tense: will taint
• perfect tense: have tainted
• continuous tense: is tainting
• singular: tainted
• positive degree: tainted
• infinitive: to taint
• gerund: tainting
• participle: tainting

Origin and Evolution of tainted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'tainted' originated from the Old French word 'teindre' meaning 'to dye or color'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tainted' evolved to signify something that has been spoiled, corrupted, or contaminated in a negative way.