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Unsullied: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsullied

 

[ ʌnˈsʌl.iːd ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

pure

Not spoiled, corrupted, or tainted; pure and untarnished.

Synonyms

clean, pure, spotless, untarnished

Examples of usage

  • Her unsullied reputation preceded her wherever she went.
  • The unsullied beauty of the countryside took my breath away.
Context #2 | Noun

soldiers

Unsullied is also the name of a group of elite soldiers in the fictional world of Game of Thrones.

Synonyms

elite soldiers, fighters, warriors

Examples of usage

  • The Unsullied soldiers are known for their impeccable discipline and loyalty.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsullied" in other languages:

🇵🇹 imaculado

🇮🇳 निर्मल

🇩🇪 makellos

🇮🇩 tak tercemar

🇺🇦 незаплямований

🇵🇱 nieskalany

🇯🇵 汚れていない

🇫🇷 immaculé

🇪🇸 inmaculado

🇹🇷 lekesiz

🇰🇷 흠 없는

🇸🇦 نقي

🇨🇿 neposkvrněný

🇸🇰 nepoškvrnený

🇨🇳 无瑕

🇸🇮 neomadeževan

🇮🇸 óflekkóttur

🇰🇿 мүлтіксіз

🇬🇪 უწმინდური

🇦🇿 ləkəsiz

🇲🇽 inmaculado

Etymology

The word 'unsullied' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'sullied' which comes from the Middle English word 'sullien' meaning 'to soil or dirty'. The concept of being unsullied has been valued throughout history in various cultures as a symbol of purity and cleanliness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,558, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.