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untarnished

[/ʌnˈtɑːrnɪʃt/]
adjective
imaculado
1. Not dulled, darkened, or discolored; remaining bright and shiny
The silver remained untarnished after years in the cabinet.
A prata permaneceu imaculada após anos no armário.
2. Not damaged or diminished in reputation; unsullied
He maintained an untarnished reputation throughout his career.
Ele manteve uma reputação imaculada durante toda sua carreira.
3. Pure and unblemished in character or honor
Her untarnished integrity earned the trust of everyone around her.
Sua integridade imaculada conquistou a confiança de todos ao seu redor.
Synonyms
unspoiledunblemishedpristineimmaculatespotlessunstainedunblemishedpure
Antonyms
tarnishedblemishedsoiledstaineddamagedsulliedtainted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imaculado
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
imaculado
Commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
impecável
Preferred in Portugal, emphasizing flawlessness

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean slate
spotless record
unblemished reputation
shine like new
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