unadulterated

[ uhn-uh-duhl-tuh-rey-tid ]

adjective

1. not diluted or made impure by adulterating; pure:

   unadulterated maple syrup.

2. utter; absolute:

   unadulterated nonsense.

unadulterated

/ ˌʌnəˈdʌltəreɪtɪd /

adjective

1. not debased or made impure

Other Words From

• una·dulter·ated·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of unadulterated¹

First recorded in 1710–20; un- ¹ + adulterate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

It also claims that “masks provide little to no benefit in preventing the spread of viruses and might even be counterproductive,” a statement that is unadulterated BS.

From Los Angeles Times

This time victorious, she was left with her hands covering her mouth in a mixture of unadulterated joy and overwhelming relief.

From BBC

This says the Lakers’ front office must be viewed as an unadulterated mess.

From Los Angeles Times

He peppered them with questions about voting rights, lynching and racial segregation and explained that “it may be through the Negroes that the unadulterated message of nonviolence will be delivered to the world,” according to an account published by the Gandhi Memorial Center in Maryland.

From Los Angeles Times

A Mariners team that has spent much of the season walking a tightrope with a Major League-best 12 one-run wins found out what it’s like to enjoy a game of pure unadulterated celebration Saturday, scoring early and often to beat the Angels 9-0.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• purified
• unsullied