unalloyed
- adjective
- /ˌʌnəˈlɔɪd/
- "There was the ring of unalloyed truth in the minister's voice.
- unalloyed evil
Immigration was an unalloyed good also that basically we should not Britain was bad, but that somehow or other patriotism was bad.
- Immigration was an unalloyed good also that basically we should not Britain was bad, but that somehow or other patriotism was bad.
Examples
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Real devotion can only be cultivated when one receives the blessings of an unalloyed devotee.
Blog text (33) -
Let me hasten to say that I do not consider this development an unalloyed evil.
Academic text (1994) -
And I, I think, you know, I think of vaccines as as close to just an unalloyed good as, as you can get.
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Still, he might have been more direct with her if he'd been able to bring her unalloyed good news.
Fiction book (1992) -
I was just pointing out that the centralization of power is not an unalloyed good.
Blog text (3) -
"The thought of Rose gleamed like some ancient, unalloyed mineral below the heavy layers of her shame."
Fiction book (1998) -
Ensure that your milk has an unalloyed sweetness, a magic nourishing power.
Fiction book (1998) -
For an eon, he had radiated empyreal serenity, unalloyed by sublunary emotions.
Fiction book (2002) -
The artist's unalloyed passion for her work inspires everyone who meets her.
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After years of struggle, he finally found unalloyed happiness in his new life.
Synonyms
Has nothing mixed with it
Pure and not mixed with anything else
Free from any marks, damage, or bad actions
Pure and not made weaker by adding water or another liquid
Completely clean and not spoiled or stained
Clean and not made dirty by harmful substances
Free from harmful or unwanted things
Completely pure with nothing added
Not spoiled by dirt, harm, or bad things
Not mixed with other ingredients, showing its own taste or color
Free of marks, stains, or faults
Still in its original good condition
Pure and not mixed with other things
Not mixed with water so it stays strong
Shown in a raw, honest way without softening
Free from personal feelings or strong opinions
Clean and without marks or dirt
Not spoiled and still pure in body or mind
Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition
Antonyms
How Pure
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unalloyed comes from the prefix un- 'not' and alloy 'a mix of metals'. So unalloyed means 'not mixed' or 'pure', which is why we call a pure metal or a pure feeling 'unalloyed'.