Unsullied: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsullied

[ ʌnˈsʌl.iːd ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.