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unblemished

blem·ish
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blem-ish]
    • /ˈblɛm ɪʃ/
    • /ʌnˈblem.ɪʃt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blem-ish]
    • /ˈblɛm ɪʃ/

Definitions of unblemished word

  • verb with object unblemished to destroy or diminish the perfection of: The book is blemished by those long, ineffective descriptions. 1
  • noun unblemished a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar. 1
  • noun unblemished a defect or flaw; stain; blight: a blemish on his record. 1
  • adjective unblemished flawless 1
  • adjective unblemished If you describe something such as someone's record, reputation, or character as unblemished, you mean it has not been harmed or spoiled. 0
  • adjective unblemished If you describe something as unblemished, you mean that it has no marks or holes on its surface. 0

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Origin of unblemished

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English (v.) < Anglo-French, Middle French blemiss-, long stem of ble(s)mir to make livid, perhaps < Old Low Franconian *blesmjan; see blaze2

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Parts of speech for Unblemished

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

unblemished popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unblemished usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for unblemished

adj unblemished

  • a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
  • absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
  • alive and kicking — If you say that someone or something is alive and kicking, you are emphasizing not only that they continue to survive, but also that they are very active.
  • angelical — of or belonging to angels: the angelic host.
  • aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.

adjective unblemished

Antonyms for unblemished

adj unblemished

  • imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.

adjective unblemished

  • junker — any old or discarded material, as metal, paper, or rags.
  • marred — to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc.; impair or spoil: That billboard mars the view. The holiday was marred by bad weather.

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