destained
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /dɪ'steɪnd/
KK: /dɪ'steɪnd/
adjective
Definition
Having had a stain removed; clean or free from discoloration.
Example
The destained fabric looked as good as new after washing.
Conversation
Did you see the shirt I wore to the party?
Yeah, it looked great! Was it destained?
Yes, I finally got that red wine stain out of it.
That's awesome! It really looked like new.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clean
pure
clear
Antonyms
stained
dirty
tainted
verb
Definition
To remove stains or discoloration from something, making it clean again.
Example
She destained the white shirt after spilling coffee on it.
Tense Forms
Past: destained
Past Participle: destained
Conversation
I accidentally spilled coffee on my shirt this morning.
Oh no! Did you manage to get it out?
Yeah, I destained it before leaving the house.
Root Explanation
Destained → It is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "stain" (from Old French *estain*, meaning to color or mark). The word "destained" means to remove a stain or mark, effectively taking away the color or blemish.
Memory Tip
Think of 'removing' ('de-') a 'mark' ('stain') — that's why destained means to take away a stain.
Visually Confused Words
undetained
undestined
restrained
strained
detainer
detailed
designed
detain