unstained

adjective

ˌən-ˈstānd How to pronounce unstained (audio)
Definition of unstainednext
1
as in pristine
free from dirt or stain you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one

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2
as in white
lacking an addition of color bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves

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Recent Examples of unstained Traces of arecoline, a stimulant exclusively found in betel nuts, were present in all the reference samples and in three archaeological samples that came from the unstained teeth of a woman. — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
  1. pristine
  2. white
  3. immaculate
  4. faded
  5. clean
  6. transparent
  7. stainless
  8. uncolored
Adjective
  • Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026
  • Not only is Earth's closest celestial neighbor a pristine time capsule ripe for study – preserved almost unaltered throughout the course of billions of years – but the moon is viewed as a stepping stone for human exploration deeper into the cosmos.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • One of the details described the placement of Guthrie's Apple Watch with a white wrist band that was left on the floor next to her bed.
    — Anna Schecter, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Paltrow wore a black, strapless gown and buckled slippers, while Martin sported a two-tone brown-and-blue sweater over a white T-shirt, with brown corduroy pants and a stylishly thin belt.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • And his fit with what the Celtics love to do, which is shoot 3-pointers, is an immaculate one.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • One thing Princess Diana was never without was an immaculate French manicure.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 1 July 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
    — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The faded fabric, buttery-soft cotton, and contrast-trim neckline lend it a vintage vibe that won’t look out of place when paired with more contemporary pieces.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • The design is open and clean, with a deliberate choice to draw the surrounding scenery deep into the interior of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • Plus, minimal prep means less clean-up and more time to relax and actually enjoy your food.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.
    — Paula Chiocchi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • For whites and ambers, Rkatsiteli is the workhorse, producing everything from crisp stainless-steel whites to the most structured qvevri amber wines.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • There’s a perfectly sized breakfast nook off the kitchen, which is compact but comes with a lot of storage, stainless-steel appliances (full size, the listing notes), and counter seating.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 29 June 2026
Definition of stainless
Adjective
  • The Grout Bill of 1902 raised it to ten cents per pound on yellow margarine while leaving uncolored margarine at a quarter of a cent.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Most people owned one or two sets of clothing, mostly made of unbleached and uncolored wool.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of uncolored

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“Unstained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstained. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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