Meaning of unbesmirched | Babel Free
Definitions
Not besmirched; not spoiled or blemished.
Examples
“The prime minister's reputation has remained unbesmirched throughout her career.”
“My husband and I were aghast as we pondered a major stove upgrade, but then we recalled acquaintances with gorgeous Viking stoves that sit⟳ unbesmirched by actual cooking, almost as if the stainless professional-quality stove is more prop than appliance, a requirement for kitchen happiness in the modern world.”
“By this I mean⟳ Fordwich is unbesmirched by Londoners, who, as I write⟳, lie⟳ a mere 63 miles away and are now reading that Dan Smith, an ex-Clove Club chef, has taken harness of a gargantuan country boozer in this tiny town.”
“And as president of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission she [Janice Hahn] is calling for USC to renegotiate the 16-year, $69-million deal⟳ that it struck with United Airlines, leaving the hallowed entrance arches of the Coliseum unbesmirched by brand names and corporate logos.”
“The girl behind that mask is Leonor, the 14-year-old heir to the Spanish throne, whose fresh face⟳ and unbesmirched character stand⟳ in contrast to that of her 82-year-old grandfather, Juan Carlos.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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