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unalloyed

[uhn-uh-loid] / ˌʌn əˈlɔɪd /
ADJECTIVE
perfect
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flawless full simple
STRONG
absolute complete completed consummate entire finished gross integral positive rank sheer sound utter
WEAK
choate downright out-and-out outright unadulterated unblemished unbroken undamaged unimpaired unmitigated unmixed unqualified
Antonyms
STRONG
clean imperfect incomplete indefinite limited moral part partial uncertain unfinished
WEAK
broken flawed imprecise inaccurate inferior second-rate wrong
ADJECTIVE
pure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authentic bright classic natural neat perfect plain real simple transparent true unadulterated
WEAK
24-carat clear complete fair flawless kosher limpid lucid out-and-out pellucid plenary pure and simple straight total unclouded undiluted unmingled
Antonyms
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abnormal cloudy complex complicated counterfeit dark decorated difficult dishonest embellished fake false intricate invalid obscure ornate unclear uncommon unintelligible unreal vague
WEAK
applied contaminated corrupt dirty immodest impure indecent indefinite mixed obscene polluted tainted uncertain unchaste ungenuine vulgar
ADJECTIVE
sheer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
outright pure simple unadulterated unmitigated
STRONG
blasted blessed complete confounded gross perfect rank single total
WEAK
altogether arrant downright infernal out-and-out quite thoroughgoing undiluted unmixed unqualified
Antonyms
STRONGEST
indefinite mixed
STRONG
clean imperfect incomplete moral part partial unfinished
WEAK
heavy impermeable moderate slow thick uncertain
ADJECTIVE
simple
Synonyms
STRONGEST
classic clean elementary modest plain pure uncomplicated
STRONG
absolute mere rustic single spartan vanilla
WEAK
austere discreet folksy homely homey humble inelaborate lowly not complex open and shut pure and simple sheer unadorned unadulterated unaffected unblended uncombined uncompounded undecorated unelaborate unembellished unfussy unmitigated unmixed unornamented unostentatious unpretentious unqualified
Antonyms
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abnormal abstruse complex complicated difficult dirty extraordinary immodest impure indefinite intricate polluted unchaste
WEAK
aware cluttered convoluted decorated embellished exacting intelligent jumbled mature older on-the-ball ornate smart sophisticated unclear unintelligible
ADJECTIVE
single
Synonyms
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individual lone original particular personal private separate simple sole special specific
STRONG
distinguished exclusive isolated loner one restricted secluded separated singular solitary
WEAK
especial exceptional indivisible not general not public odd only peerless rare singled out strange unblended uncommon uncompounded undivided unique unitary unmixed unrivaled unshared unusual without equal
Antonyms
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common general indefinite ordinary public together unimportant usual
STRONG
attached combined mingling sociable
WEAK
double married mixed united wed wedded
ADJECTIVE
solid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
stable steady
STRONG
firm regular
WEAK
agreed consecutive consentient continued like a rock set in stone unanimous unbroken undivided uninterrupted united unmixed
Antonyms
WEAK
broken divided incomplete incontinuous intermittent
ADJECTIVE
stark
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunt simple
WEAK
abrupt arrant bald bare blasted blessed complete confounded consummate downright entire firm flagrant gross infernal out-and-out outright palpable patent pure rank severe sheer stiff unmitigated
Antonyms
WEAK
clothed covered indefinite
ADJECTIVE
unqualified
Synonyms
STRONGEST
steadfast unconditional unmitigated
WEAK
abiding blasted blessed categorical certain clear complete confounded consummate downright enduring entire explicit express firm flat out infernal never-failing no catch no ifs ands or buts out-and-out perfect positive rank sheer simple steady sure thorough thoroughgoing total unadulterated unfaltering unlimited unreserved unrestrained unrestricted utter wholehearted without reservation
Antonyms
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competent conditional indefinite prepared qualified ready temporary tentative

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In 2016’s The Mandibles, she created a character whom she described as a “pure piss-take” of herself: belligerent, tactless, a maniacal exerciser–the Ur-Boomer, utterly self-absorbed and an unalloyed financial disaster for society.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

In any case, dioramas should remind us that nature, even and especially at its most authentic, never comes to us as unalloyed reality.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 4, 2024

He is best known for his all-blue monochrome paintings, those rectangles of unalloyed color that are invariably the first thing you notice when one is present.

From New York Times • May 16, 2024

In style, in a most pleasant and unexpected surprise for the 6,300 Chelsea fans who loved almost every second of this rare night of unalloyed joy this season.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024

In every great change in the lives of African Americans we see the hand of events that were beyond our individual control, events that were not unalloyed goods.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

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