unspoiled — Not damaged, corrupted, or affected by harmful influences; remaining in a natural, pure, or original state. Untouched by negative external factors.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Not damaged, corrupted, or affected by harmful influences; remaining in a natural, pure, or original state. Untouched by negative external factors.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈspɔɪld/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's unspoiled cooking skills made her the neighborhood's most popular dinner host.
- The travel blogger was disappointed to find that the 'unspoiled paradise' had three Starbucks and a McDonald's.
- The national park's unspoiled forests provide a habitat for endangered species.
unspoiled
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈspɔɪld/]
Not damaged, corrupted, or affected by harmful influences; remaining in a natural, pure, or original state. Untouched by negative external factors.
Not damaged, corrupted, or affected by harmful influences; remaining in a natural, pure, or original state. Untouched by negative external factors.
After hours toiled and water boiled, the lake remained unspoiled!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'spoilen' meaning 'to plunder or destroy,' which came from Old French 'espoillier,' ultimately from Latin 'spoliare' meaning 'to strip or rob.'
Breakdown
un- (not) + spoil (to damage or ruin) + -ed (past participle suffix, here used as adjective)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My grandmother's unspoiled cooking skills made her the neighborhood's most popular dinner host.”
“The travel blogger was disappointed to find that the 'unspoiled paradise' had three Starbucks and a McDonald's.”
“The national park's unspoiled forests provide a habitat for endangered species.”
“Despite being a millionaire's daughter, she remained refreshingly unspoiled and down-to-earth.”
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