stainless

[/ˈsteɪnləs/]
adjective
inoxidável
1. not stained or marked; free from stains or blemishes
She wore a stainless white dress to the wedding.
Ela usava um vestido branco inoxidável no casamento.
2. made of stainless steel, a corrosion-resistant alloy
The kitchen has stainless steel appliances.
A cozinha tem eletrodomésticos de aço inoxidável.
3. free from moral blemish or dishonor; spotless reputation
He maintained a stainless reputation throughout his career.
Ele manteve uma reputação inoxidável ao longo de sua carreira.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'stainless' is most commonly associated with 'stainless steel' kitchenware, which is highly valued for durability and low maintenance. In professional and moral contexts, it refers to an unblemished record or reputation, particularly important in business and public figures' images.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
spotlessunblemishedimmaculatepristinepure
Antonyms / Antônimos
stainedtarnishedsoiledblemishedcorrupted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inoxidável
most common usage for stainless steel products
General Brazilian
sem mancha
used figuratively for reputation or character
Portugal
inoxidável
same as Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
imaculado
used for figurative meanings regarding honor

Related Words

stainstainless steelcorrosion-resistantspotlessnesstaint

Related Idioms & Phrases

stainless reputation
stainless steel
spotless record
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