unpolluted

adjective

un·​pol·​lut·​ed ˌən-pə-ˈlü-təd How to pronounce unpolluted (audio)
Synonyms of unpollutednext
: not contaminated or made unclean or impure : not polluted
a mind unpolluted by hatred
especially : not contaminated with man-made waste
unpolluted water
… an unpolluted wilderness of startling size in this heavily populated state. Nancy Piccin

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Rather, many environmental groups inside and outside Lebanon argue that addressing such issues is necessary to ensure the promotion of human rights in the region and equitable access to unpolluted farmland, water and forests. Josiane Yazbeck, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026 The island’s primitive campsites are a great way to enjoy the unpolluted dark skies in a serene atmosphere. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025 This is not just good for farmers, but for the 1.8 million people who rely on unpolluted water from our three county reservoirs. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2025 In a natural, unpolluted environment hawkmoths might fly 80 kilometers in a night and be able to home in on flowers from kilometers away. Popular Science, 8 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for unpolluted

Word History

First Known Use

1540, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unpolluted was in 1540

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“Unpolluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpolluted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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