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unsullied

adjective
un·​sul·​lied | \ ˌən-ˈsə-lēd How to pronounce unsullied (audio) \

Definition of unsullied

: not soiled or tarnished : not sullied an unsullied reputation

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The lodge’s space station-like minimalist look is designed to complement the stark landscape, and wide-open starry nighttime skies unsullied by light pollution. — Necee Regis, BostonGlobe.com, "Here, there, and everywhere," 3 Sep. 2019 Everyone is implicated, from Leonardo to Louis C.K. Since only animals (though not turtles) are unsullied, perhaps the title is not so random. — Jesse Green, New York Times, "Review: Is Hannah Gadsby’s ‘Douglas’ Stand-Up? Theater? Yes, Please.," 26 July 2019

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First Known Use of unsullied

1598, in the meaning defined above

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unsullied

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unsullied

formal + literary : not harmed or damaged in any way

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