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- [tahr-nish]
- /ˈtɑr nɪʃ/
- /ʌnˈtɑːnɪʃt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tahr-nish]
- /ˈtɑr nɪʃ/
Definitions of untarnished word
- verb with object untarnished to dull the luster of (a metallic surface), especially by oxidation; discolor. 1
- verb with object untarnished to diminish or destroy the purity of; stain; sully: The scandal tarnished his reputation. 1
- verb without object untarnished to grow dull or discolored; lose luster. 1
- verb without object untarnished to become sullied. 1
- noun untarnished a tarnished coating. 1
- noun untarnished tarnished condition; discoloration; alteration of the luster of a metal. 1
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Origin of untarnished
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French terniss-, long stem of ternir to dull, deaden, derivative of terne dull, wan < Germanic; compare Old High German tarni, cognate with Old Saxon derni, Old English dierne hidden, obscure; see -ish2
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Parts of speech for Untarnished
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
untarnished popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% 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.
untarnished usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for untarnished
adj untarnished
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- blameless — Someone who is blameless has not done anything wrong.
- brand spanking new — (Informal) utterly new, as new as possible.
adjective untarnished
- cleanhanded — free from guilt
- crimeless — free from crime; innocent
- dirtless — Free of dirt.
- mint — Mint Is Not TRAC
Antonyms for untarnished
adjective untarnished
- defiled — to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint; debase.
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