untainted

/ ʌnˈteɪntɪd /

adjective

1. not tarnished, contaminated, or polluted

   he was untainted by the scandal

Example Sentences

The bulk of contracts Los Angeles County inked during the 12-year tenure of former Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the formidable politician convicted last year on corruption charges, were untainted by fraud, according to a years-long outside investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

But if it means she can emerge untainted by “Bidenomics”, it could be one of her greatest strengths.

From BBC

Apparently, that means “case closed,” no recusal necessary, at least in the allegedly untainted mind of the politically conservative jurist.

From Seattle Times

But say you’re an alien descending to Earth for the first time, untainted by the usual rigmarole of health care and self-care.

From Slate

But he boasts a relatively clean image and a long government career untainted by large corruption scandals.

From New York Times

Related Words

• pristine
• unsullied