unalloyed

adjective

un·​al·​loyed ˌən-ə-ˈlȯid 

: not alloyed : unmixed, unqualified, pure

unalloyed metals

unalloyed happiness

Synonyms

• absolute
• fine
• neat
• plain
• pure
• purified
• refined
• straight
• unadulterated
• undiluted
• unmixed

Examples of unalloyed in a Sentence

the unalloyed happiness that marriage has brought them

Recent Examples on the Web

Seeing an unalloyed good guy not finish last in their field is an unexpected delight, right, Hal? —Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024

Mishima conceived of himself as the ultimate insider, heir to a long tradition of Japanese beauty: his writing, reflecting this image of himself, is in harmonious accord with the inherent, unalloyed genius of the Japanese language. —Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024

Nor are all psychologists convinced phone bans are an unalloyed good. —Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024

Still, Trump's support may not be an unalloyed positive: The 1st District is the only one Haley carried versus Trump in South Carolina's February presidential primary. —Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 9 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unalloyed

adjective

un·​al·​loyed ˌən-ᵊl-ˈȯid 

: not alloyed : unmixed, pure

unalloyed metals

unalloyed happiness