Unsullied

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsʌl.id/

Definitions of unsullied

adjective not spoiled or made impure

Example Sentences

A1 The white dress remained unsullied after the outdoor picnic.

A2 She was known for her unsullied reputation in the small town.

B1 The company prided itself on its unsullied record of customer satisfaction.

B2 The detective was determined to uncover the truth behind the unsullied reputation of the suspect.

C1 The artist's unsullied talent was evident in every brushstroke of his masterpiece.

C2 The journalist's unsullied integrity made her a trusted source for unbiased news coverage.

Examples of unsullied in a Sentence

formal The reputation of the company remained unsullied despite the recent scandal.

informal Her white dress stayed unsullied even after running through the muddy field.

slang I can't believe his record is still unsullied after all these years.

figurative Her ideals and beliefs were unsullied by the corruption of the world.

Grammatical Forms of unsullied

• past tense: unsullied
• plural: unsullied
• comparative: more unsullied
• superlative: most unsullied
• present tense: unsullied
• future tense: will be unsullied
• perfect tense: has been unsullied
• continuous tense: is being unsullied
• singular: unsullied
• positive degree: unsullied
• infinitive: to unsully
• gerund: unsullied
• participle: unsullied

Origin and Evolution of unsullied

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsullied' originated from the Old English word 'sulian' meaning 'to soil or stain'. The prefix 'un-' was added to create the opposite meaning of 'not soiled or stained'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsullied' has retained its original meaning of 'not soiled or stained', and is often used to describe something pure, untarnished, or pristine.