Definition

Not marked or affected by any stains; clean and pure.

Example

The tablecloth was unstained, making it perfect for the dinner party.

Conversation

I just bought a new shirt, and it's completely unstained.

That's awesome! It's hard to find something that stays clean for long.

Yeah, I wanted something that looks unstained even after a few washes.

Good idea! It’ll save you a lot of time on laundry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstained → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "stained" (from Old English "stǣnan", meaning to mark or color). The word "unstained" means not marked or colored, indicating purity or cleanliness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'marked' ('stained') — that's why unstained means something that is not marked or remains pure.

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