untainted
adjective
un·taint·ed
ˌən-ˈtān-təd 
: not contaminated, spoiled, or affected slightly with something bad : not tainted
untainted evidence
an untainted reputation
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The Homeland’s borders are drawn in untainted blood, its sanctity exemplified in proper gender conduct and the fulfillment of gender roles.
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Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.
—Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The final chapter argues that Arab intellectuals considered India a source of knowledge untainted by Western supremacy.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, a transparent, independent and untainted investigation is not optional.
—Phil Morris The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 10 Jan. 2026
Databases are reportedly being compiled to assess generals’ backgrounds, family ties, and legal exposure in an attempt to identify individuals relatively untainted and capable of commanding respect.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
The final chapter argues that Arab intellectuals considered India a source of knowledge untainted by Western supremacy.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Untainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untainted. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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