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uncorrupted

uncorrupted

6.3
Still in its original pure form without changes
  • adjective
  • /ʌn.kəˈrʌp.tɪd/
translation icon : puro
  • In an uncorrupted environment, the local language has evolved without the influence of outside cultures.

You need uncorrupted traditions to help guide how people interact within the institution.

Examples

  • For example, in rock music, the word "authentic" designates artists and music that are direct, honest, and uncorrupted by commerce, trends, and derivativeness.

    Academic text (2006)
  • Others claim to be the original, uncorrupted Tea Party insurgency.

    Blog text (6)
  • You need uncorrupted traditions to help guide how people interact within the institution.

  • That is, uh, words uncorrupted from, uh, Sanskrit.

  • He was my counterpart, my double in that uncorrupted world.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • One final parallel between Set and Nolde is their yearning for uncorrupted, childlike expression.

    Academic text (1994)
  • Abbott is a lot like the uncorrupted version of this entrée.

    Blog text (4)
  • The artist's work remained uncorrupted by commercial pressures, retaining its original style and essence.

  • The historian praised the uncorrupted records from the ancient civilization, which provided valuable insights into their culture.

Synonyms

unblemished
vsuncorrupted
7 5.1

Free from any marks, damage, or bad actions

focuses on purity of expression rather than physical or moral marks
unadulterated
vsuncorrupted
6 6.9

Complete and not mixed with anything, used to show strong feeling

leans toward emphasizing purity of expression rather than sheer completeness
unaltered
vsuncorrupted
5 3.7

Still in its original state and not changed

focuses on purity and excellence rather than just lack of change
unsullied
vsuncorrupted
5 7.0

Completely clean and not spoiled or stained

emphasizes original excellence in language rather than general cleanliness
undiluted
vsuncorrupted
5 4.6

Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid

focuses on full excellence in language rather than literal mixing
untainted
vsuncorrupted
4 5.6

Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation

focuses on original linguistic purity rather than moral standing
untouched
vsuncorrupted
3 3.7

Not changed by what other people or things do

adds the idea of preserved purity beyond simple lack of influence
unalloyed
vsuncorrupted
3 8.0

Pure and not mixed with anything else

applies purity to language quality rather than material composition
unmodified
vsuncorrupted
2 3.8

Not changed from its original form

stresses being pure and undegraded, not only unchanged
untarnished
vsuncorrupted
2 5.5

Not spoiled or stained and still in good condition

applies this idea specifically to untainted linguistic quality
undefiled
vsuncorrupted
1 9.9

Not spoiled by dirt, harm, or bad things

is broader, implying original state and linguistic excellence
unspotted
vsuncorrupted
1 6.3

Free of marks, stains, or faults

uses that cleanliness idea more for physical appearance than language
uncorrupt
vsuncorrupted
6.0

Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition

highlights moral or linguistic purity rather than physical preservation
incorrupted
vsuncorrupted
  • Literature
9.9

Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind

emphasizes original linguistic purity rather than moral standing
untinted
vsuncorrupted
4.2

Free from personal feelings or strong opinions

is more about original purity and lack of debasement than neutrality

Antonyms

7.0

Made worse in quality, value, or moral standards

3.6

Changed in some way to fit better or show new information

How Pure

pristine
63 5.1
pure
390 1.0
uncorrupted
6.3
debased
7.0
corrupted
5.3
altered
3.6

Surface Forms

uncorrupted positive

Morphology

uncorrupted = corrupted (transparent) = un + corrupt + ed

The adjective meaning 'not debased in purity' is formed by negating 'corrupted' with the productive prefix 'un-'.

Etymology

Uncorrupted comes from un- 'not' and corrupt 'to spoil', with the same rupt 'to break' root that you find in rupture and interrupt. So uncorrupted language or texts are not spoiled or changed and keep their original form.