unstained

adjective

un·​stained ˌən-ˈstānd 

: not stained: such as

a

: not discolored by a stain

unstained clothing

b

: not morally blemished or tainted

an unstained reputation

… a life unstained except by such spots as are inseparable from human nature …

—Nathaniel Hawthorne

Synonyms

• antiseptic
• chaste
• clean
• fair
• immaculate
• pristine
• spick-and-span
• spic-and-span
• spotless
• squeaky-clean
• stainless
• unsoiled
• unsullied

Examples of unstained in a Sentence

you should be wearing a tie, preferably an unstained one

bought an unstained picnic table that they planned to finish themselves

Recent Examples on the Web

The underlying regular paint should remain undamaged and unstained, although Glasst does advise testing Unpaint in one small area before applying it to a whole wall. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2024

Just Cut Her Long Auburn Hair Into a Fresh, Honey-Blonde Lob By Fiona Embleton Price range: $$$–$$$$ Return policy: All items must be returned in the original packaging, unused, unstained, unwashed, and with all tags with 30 days for a full refund. —Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 21 June 2024

In photos posted to Doja’s Instagram Sunday (May 5), the musician clutches her remarkably unstained sheet to her bare chest as the fabric trails on the NYC sidewalk behind her, her black thong peeking out to match her pair of dark Louboutin stilettos. —Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 6 May 2024

Bring at least five unstained and undamaged items (including accessories and shoes) between the drop-off hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and come back during the swap to look for items to take home. —Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2023

To do this, much of its unstained outer layer is removed with enzymes, leaving connective tissue and tendons in place. —Kyle Hill, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2014

Expecting a writer to remain entirely unstained by this is expecting a person to live underwater without getting wet. —Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 1 Apr. 2012

However, Judges Bucklo and Gettleman have unstained records spanning decades of practicing law. —David L. Craddock, Ars Technica, 8 Oct. 2022

Stained or unstained hardwood is the most popular kitchen flooring material among home renovators. —oregonlive, 11 Jan. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unstained

• appertained
• ascertained
• entertained
• overstrained
• preordained
• unconstrained
• unexplained
• unrestrained
• abstained
• arraigned
• attained
• bloodstained