stainless
gb/stˈeɪnləs/ us/stˈeɪnləs/
A2
English
~ 4000
rozsdamentes, feddhetetlen, makulátlan
A2
1
rozsdamentes
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is stainless
The kitchen sink is made of stainless steel.
A mosogató rozsdamentes acélból készült.
These knives have stainless blades that last for years.
Ezeknek a késeknek rozsdamentes pengéjük van, így évekig kitartanak.
She bought a set of stainless pots for her new apartment.
The railing is stainless, so it can be used outdoors without worry.
Stainless materials are popular in modern appliances.
Learner examples
This spoon is stainless.
Ez a kanál rozsdamentes.
The pan is stainless steel.
A serpenyő rozsdamentes acélból van.
I use a stainless knife.
The table has a stainless top.
My watch is stainless.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'stainless' with 'clean', but 'stainless' refers to the property of resisting stains, not the current state of cleanliness.
Meaning
Not marked by stains or rust
Collocations
stainless steel
|stainless surface
|stainless blade
|stainless cookware
Synonyms
rustproof (Emphasizes resistance to rust rather than general staining.)
|
spotless (Focuses on complete cleanliness, not material property.)
Antonyms
rusty (Describes metal that has oxidized and deteriorated.)
|
stained (Describes something marked or discolored.)
Themes
materials
|manufacturing
|daily life
|daily_life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not changing color or getting marks, especially for metal that does not rust.
Made of a material, especially metal, that does not easily become stained or rusted.
B2
LITERARY
2
feddhetetlen
C1
makulátlan
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is stainless
He was remembered as a leader of stainless character.
Feddhetetlen jellemű vezetőként emlékeztek rá.
Her stainless reputation was admired by all who knew her.
Makulátlan hírnevét mindenki csodálta, aki ismerte.
The knight was praised for his stainless honor.
In the story, the hero remains stainless despite many temptations.
They spoke of her as a stainless example for the community.
Learner examples
He has a stainless name in the town.
Feddhetetlen neve van a városban.
The king was stainless in all his actions.
A király minden tettében feddhetetlen volt.
She is known for her stainless life.
The hero stayed stainless in the story.
People respect his stainless honor.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this meaning in everyday conversation, where simpler words like 'good' or 'honest' are more natural.
Meaning
Morally perfect or untainted
Collocations
stainless reputation
|stainless honor
|stainless character
Synonyms
blameless (Focuses on being free from blame.)
|
pure (Broader term for moral or physical purity.)
Antonyms
dishonorable (Lacking moral integrity or honor.)
|
corrupt (Morally compromised or dishonest.)
Themes
morality
|literature
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Having no bad actions or bad reputation; morally perfect.
Completely pure in character or reputation; without moral fault or dishonor.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stainless
IPA
GB/stˈeɪnləs/
US/stˈeɪnləs/
Syllables & stress
stain - less (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (stain)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: stainless
Word family
Core family
stain
noun A2
Related words
stained
adjective
Expressions
stainless steel
1/stˈeɪnləs stˈil/
fixed phrase
Rust-resistant steel alloy
A type of strong metal that does not easily rust or stain.
Examples
- The kitchen counters are made from stainless steel.
- Stainless steel appliances are easy to clean.