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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstained
  1. pristine
  2. white
  3. immaculate
  4. faded
  5. clean
  6. transparent
  7. stainless
  8. uncolored
Adjective
  • More than 120 other Reddit users supported the statement, bolstering it with their own proof of its superiority like photos of the state’s pristine sand and crystal clear water more akin to the Caribbean than the Midwest.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • For Kathleen, the more manicured and pristine that set could be, the more things that could have Buddy’s insignia stamped on them and the more objects that could have faces staring out at Freddy (Delaney Quinn) and her friends, the better.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pristine
Adjective
  • The vibrant floral motifs and creamy white hue ooze sophistication, while the dainty size is perfect for carrying your phone, keys, lipstick, and wallet.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The formula is incredibly silky, lasted beautifully throughout the day, and provided the ideal pop of color against my white dress.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of white
Adjective
  • His summer project with the Boardwalk is all about nurturing diplomatic relations between the US and Italy by playing the role of approachable host on the immaculate floating mansion.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The vibe here is immaculate, incredibly unique, and simply put, warm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of immaculate
Adjective
  • The team behind this research studied 14 candidates for faded or remnant radio galaxies found in a region of the sky over Earth, studied intensely by the XMM-Newton X-ray spacecraft, called the XMM–Newton Large-Scale Structure (XMM–LSS) field.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • How to Deadhead Coneflowers Deadheading coneflowers is as simple as removing the faded flower heads.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of faded
Adjective
  • Liu pointed to China’s 2025 Global AI Governance Action Plan, which calls for accelerating construction of clean power, next-generation networks, computing capacity and data centers.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the compounds that give lemon, pine, thyme, and lavender their scents aren’t produced by plants to make nature smell clean.
    — Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of clean
Adjective
  • In the funding requests, law enforcement agencies were transparent about their intent for the license plate readers.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Because of perverse incentives, a system intended to make information about the present and knowledge about the future more transparent has made the world more opaque and volatile.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparent
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  • The four-bedroom’s open-plan kitchen includes a stone island, a marble backsplash, stainless appliances, and a coffee bar, and the dining room has a corner built-in china cabinet.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The stainless-steel RTE FireFold is available now for a price of US$295.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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