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unmarred

unmarred

1 6.8
Not damaged or harmed
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈmɑrd/
translation icon : intacto
  • She was rather thin; you could see the veins on the back of her hand through pale, unmarred skin.

Examples

  • Across Queens Boulevard, they entered the shaded precinct of Forest Park, where the streets were softly lit by gas lamps and black, unmarred lawns lapped serene and elegant houses.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • When the echoes finally died down to a steady rumble, the barrier was standing unmarred and unmoved.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • But his small, soft voice was stronger, and his laugh was clear and unmarred by any coughing.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • A greasy film of dust, uniform and unmarred, indicated that no one had ever been there.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • The mother reached out and stroked an unmarred length of the baby's arm.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • My flesh stayed soothingly cool, unmarred by any flush.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • She brushes Peg's hair back, away from her face and away from her throat; sees the white, unmarred flesh.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • The man—the boy—before him is the age of his great-grandchildren, from an age when the body is lithe and beautiful, unmarked and unmarred by time.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • The painting remained unmarred, showcasing its vibrant colors and fine details.

  • She admired the unmarred surface of the fresh snow covering the ground.

Synonyms

unspoiled
vsunmarred
11 3.9

Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state

emphasizes freedom from visible marks rather than unchanged condition
unblemished
vsunmarred
7 5.1

Free from any marks, damage, or bad actions

is broader, stressing absence of spoilage, damage, or marks
unsullied
vsunmarred
5 7.0

Completely clean and not spoiled or stained

highlights being free from damage, visible marks, or spoilage
unmolested
vsunmarred
5 6.5

Left alone and not harmed or disturbed

highlights lack of damage, marks, or moral blemish instead of no interference
untainted
vsunmarred
4 5.6

Not harmed by bad things, especially in reputation

also applies to physical freedom from spoilage, damage, or marks
untarnished
vsunmarred
2 5.5

Not spoiled or stained and still in good condition

is used more broadly for lack of physical damage or marks
undefiled
vsunmarred
1 9.9

Not spoiled by dirt, harm, or bad things

covers physical or moral absence of spoilage, damage, or marks
unsmirched
vsunmarred
  • Archaic
1 9.6

Free from stains, dirt, or a bad reputation

is the wider term for absence of physical or moral marks
unflawed
vsunmarred
1 5.6

Free from mistakes or faults

focuses more on not being spoiled, damaged, or marked
unspotted
vsunmarred
1 6.3

Free of marks, stains, or faults

covers the same idea but also includes moral or inner flaws
unsoiled
vsunmarred
1 3.0

Clean and free from stains or dirt

also refers to moral and physical absence of spoilage or marks
unscarred
vsunmarred
1 4.9

Not emotionally hurt by bad events

is about avoiding physical or moral blemishes rather than emotional harm
unstained
vsunmarred
1 5.6

Not having a damaged reputation

is broader, applying also to physical freedom from damage or marks
unsordid
vsunmarred
1 9.9

Honest and pure in actions and motives

focuses on cleanliness from damage or visible marks rather than morality
uncorrupt
vsunmarred
6.0

Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition

includes moral or physical freedom from spoilage, damage, or marks
unbesmirched
vsunmarred
  • Formal
9.1

Having a clean reputation with no scandal

focuses more on being free from physical spoilage or marks
unruined
vsunmarred
4.2

Not destroyed or damaged and still in good condition

focuses more on absence of surface marks and moral blemishes
unshattered
vsunmarred
4.0

Whole and not broken into pieces

is about not being harmed, marked, or morally blemished instead
unsmashed
vsunmarred
4.2

Not broken after being hit or dropped

relates to being free from damage, marks, or moral blemishes
unscratched
vsunmarred
3.2

Having no marks or damage on the outside

covers broader absence of damage or moral blemish beyond surface
unviolated
vsunmarred
6.5

Remains unharmed and in its original state

is focused more on lack of visible marks or moral faults
unbruised
vsunmarred
4.2

Not hurt in feelings or reputation after criticism

emphasizes physical and moral freedom from marks or spoilage
unprofaned
vsunmarred
  • Literature
9.1

Not spoiled or treated with disrespect and still pure and innocent

applies more generally to moral or physical absence of marks or damage

Antonyms

1 4.1

Having marks or small faults that make something less good

5.5

Having a mark or fault that makes it look worse

How Damaged

ruined
1 3.1
damaged
1 1.1
scuffed
1 3.2
unmarred
1 6.8
intact
304 3.7
pristine
63 5.1

Surface Forms

unmarred positive

Morphology

unmarred = marred (transparent) = un + mar + ed

Formed by productive negation 'un-' added to 'marred' (mar + -ed); the meaning is directly 'not marred'.

Etymology

Unmarred is made of un- meaning 'not' and mar meaning 'to damage' or 'spoil', the same idea you find in marred. So, unmarred describes something with no marks or harm, not spoiled or damaged.