Unblemished
What it means
Free from visible flaws, damage, stains, or faults.
Reach for it when describing a surface or record whose lack of defect can genuinely be checked
Careful restoration left the marble panel unblemished.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
Fits when plain restrained praise is enough
Careful Clean is weaker and can coexist with minor damage.
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everyday
Fits when cleanliness is the exact quality
Careful Spotless says nothing about cracks or reputational faults.
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professional
Fits when original, untouched condition matters
Careful Something restored can be unblemished without being pristine.
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formal
Fits when no defect can be found
Careful Flawless is absolute and often overclaims.
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formal
Fits when freedom from moral or material contamination matters
Careful Untainted introduces corruption, not ordinary surface damage.
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literary
Fits when exceptional cleanliness deserves emphasis
Careful Immaculate is grand and may imply purity.
Opposites 3
- blemished
- stained
- damaged
Common phrases 3
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unblemished record
An unblemished record still deserves the same independent checks.
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remain unblemished
The glazed tiles remained unblemished after the flood.
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unblemished surface
The unblemished surface reflected the repair crew's patient work.
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