unblemished

/ʌnˈblemɪʃt/ (bre, ipa) · [ənblˈɛmɪʃt] /ʌnˈblemɪʃt/ (ame, ipa) · [ənblˈɛmɪʃt] /ˌən-ˈble-misht How to pronounce unblemished (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unblemished — adjective

  • unblemishedpositive
  • more unblemishedcomparative
  • most unblemishedsuperlative

1. describing a record, name, or character as staying completely clean, with nothin

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a record, name, or character as staying completely clean, with nothing bad known or said about it.

例句

The judge left office with an unblemished record after thirty years of service.

an unblemished record

Chiara's careful work kept the clinic's name unblemished during the inspection.

keep + object + unblemished

同義詞
  • spotless

    often suggests complete moral or public cleanliness, especially in reputation

  • untarnished

    focuses on keeping a good name from losing respect over time

  • impeccable

    broader and more formal; can describe behavior, taste, or standards

反義詞
  • tainted

    suggests a reputation or record has been damaged by blame or suspicion

  • stained

    often used figuratively for a name or character harmed by wrongdoing

文法句型

an unblemished record

keep a reputation unblemished

remain unblemished

用法筆記

Usually used for public image, moral character, or an official record. Unlike sense 2, this sense is about blame or damage to someone's standing, not marks you can see.

常見錯誤

❌She has an unblemished math score.
✅She has a perfect math score.
💡'unblemished' is usually used for reputation, character, or a record, not an ordinary test result.

2. describing skin that looks smooth and clear, with no spots, scars, or other mark

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describing skin that looks smooth and clear, with no spots, scars, or other marks spoiling it.

例句

Adina's unblemished skin looked bright in the morning sun.

before noun: unblemished skin

Even after the long hike, Ryo's face stayed unblemished and calm.

stay + unblemished

同義詞
  • flawless

    broader than unblemished; can describe skin, work, or performance

  • clear

    common in skin care; often refers especially to the absence of spots

  • smooth

    focuses more on texture than on the lack of marks

反義詞
  • blemished

    the direct opposite, showing spots, scars, or other marks

  • marked

    suggests visible lines, scars, or discoloration on the skin

文法句型

unblemished skin

look unblemished

appear unblemished on camera

用法筆記

Usually used about the visible surface of skin, especially in beauty, close-up photos, or film. Unlike sense 1, it refers to marks such as spots or scars that can be seen.

常見錯誤

❌The car door looked unblemished after the crash.
✅The car door looked undamaged after the crash.
💡this sense is mainly used for skin, not for ordinary objects.