untarnished
|un/tar/nished|
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/ʌnˈtɑrnɪʃt/
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/ʌnˈtɑːnɪʃt/
(tarnish)
dull or damage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untarnished' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'tarnish' from Middle English 'tarnishen', which meant 'to dull or stain'.
Historical Evolution
'tarnishen' transformed into the modern English word 'tarnish', and with the addition of the prefix 'un-', it became 'untarnished'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'tarnish' meant 'to dull or stain', and 'untarnished' has consistently meant 'not dulled or stained'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not spoiled or damaged; in perfect condition.
The reputation of the company remained untarnished despite the scandal.
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Last updated: 2025/02/11 16:51