Untarnished

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtɑːrnɪʃt/

Definitions of untarnished

adjective not tarnished or damaged; not spoiled or corrupted

Example Sentences

A1 She kept her room untarnished by cleaning it regularly.

A2 The new car had an untarnished exterior, shining in the sunlight.

B1 His reputation in the community remained untarnished despite the rumors.

B2 The company's untarnished track record of success made it a reliable choice for investors.

C1 The artist's untarnished talent was evident in every brushstroke of her masterpiece.

C2 The politician's untarnished integrity set him apart from others in his field.

Examples of untarnished in a Sentence

formal The antique silverware was found in an untarnished condition.

informal Her reputation remained untarnished despite the rumors.

slang His record is untarnished, he's never been caught doing anything wrong.

figurative The untarnished beauty of the untouched forest took my breath away.

Grammatical Forms of untarnished

• past tense: untarnished
• plural: untarnished
• comparative: more untarnished
• superlative: most untarnished
• present tense: untarnished
• future tense: will untarnish
• perfect tense: has untarnished
• continuous tense: is untarnishing
• singular: untarnished
• positive degree: untarnished
• infinitive: to untarnish
• gerund: untarnishing
• participle: untarnished

Origin and Evolution of untarnished

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'untarnished' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'trenchier' meaning 'to cut' or 'carve'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'untarnished' evolved from its literal sense of 'not tarnished or corroded' to also include metaphorical meanings such as 'pure', 'unspoiled', or 'unblemished'.