unadulterated
gb/ˌʌnədˈʌltɚˌeɪtɪd/ us/ˌʌnədˈʌltɚˌeɪtɪd/
C1
English
tiszta, színtiszta, eredeti, torzítatlan, vágatlan
C1
FORMAL
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tiszta
A1
Usage pattern:
unadulterated [substance]
The lab tests showed the honey was unadulterated and free of added sugar.
A laborvizsgálatok kimutatták, hogy a méz tiszta, és nem tartalmaz hozzáadott cukrot.
He prefers unadulterated whiskey, without mixers or ice.
A whiskyt tisztán szereti, jég és mindenféle keverő nélkül.
The company was fined for selling olive oil that was not truly unadulterated.
Learner examples
This juice is unadulterated, with no added water.
Ez a gyümölcslé tiszta, nincs benne hozzáadott víz.
They sell unadulterated honey at the market.
A piacon tiszta mézet árulnak.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse it with 'unfiltered' (only removes solids) or use it for people rather than substances.
Meaning
pure; not mixed or diluted
Collocations
unadulterated milk
|unadulterated honey
|unadulterated alcohol
|unadulterated whiskey
|unadulterated olive oil
|unadulterated gold
|unadulterated sample
|unadulterated product
|unadulterated drug
|unadulterated substance
Synonyms
pure (Most general, common equivalent.)
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undiluted (Emphasizes not being watered down or weakened.)
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untainted (Emphasizes not being contaminated.)
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uncut (Often used for drugs or alcohol, meaning not mixed with cheaper material.)
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genuine (Emphasizes authenticity rather than chemical purity.)
Antonyms
adulterated (Mixed with something inferior or harmful.)
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diluted (Weakened by adding liquid or another substance.)
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impure (Not completely clean or pure.)
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tainted (Spoiled or contaminated.)
Themes
food_and_drink
|health
|science
Definition
completely pure; with nothing else added
Not mixed with, reduced by, or contaminated by any other substance; pure.
C1
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színtiszta
B2
Usage pattern:
unadulterated [feeling/quality]
The article was unadulterated nonsense from start to finish.
A cikk elejétől a végéig színtiszta képtelenség volt.
Seeing her name on the list was unadulterated joy.
Meglátni a nevét a listán színtiszta öröm volt.
His apology sounded like unadulterated self-pity.
Learner examples
Winning the prize was unadulterated joy.
A díj megnyerése színtiszta öröm volt.
That rumor is unadulterated nonsense.
Az a pletyka színtiszta képtelenség.
Common mistake:
Often overused where simpler words like 'pure' or 'complete' sound more natural.
Meaning
complete; sheer; absolute
Collocations
unadulterated joy
|unadulterated pleasure
|unadulterated delight
|unadulterated misery
|unadulterated hatred
|unadulterated contempt
|unadulterated nonsense
|unadulterated rubbish
|unadulterated praise
|unadulterated success
Synonyms
sheer (Very common as an intensifier; slightly less formal.)
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utter (Strong intensifier, often with negatives (e.g., utter nonsense).)
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absolute (Highlights total degree; more neutral.)
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pure (Common in the same emphatic pattern (pure joy).)
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unalloyed (More literary/formal; close in meaning.)
Antonyms
mixed (Containing more than one feeling or quality.)
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qualified (Not total; limited by conditions or exceptions.)
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tempered (Made less extreme by something else.)
Themes
emotions
|communication
Definition
complete; 100% (used for emphasis)
Used to emphasize that something is total and not mixed with any other quality or feeling.
C1
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
unadulterated [version/account/recording]
The court requested the unadulterated footage rather than a shortened clip.
A bíróság a rövidített klip helyett a vágatlan felvételt kérte.
She wanted an unadulterated account of what happened, without rumors or spin.
Torzítatlan beszámolót akart arról, mi történt, pletykák és ferdítés nélkül.
The publisher released the unadulterated text after years of heavy editing.
Learner examples
Please send the unadulterated version of the file.
Kérlek, küldd el a fájl eredeti változatát.
We need unadulterated footage for the report.
A jelentéshez vágatlan felvételre van szükségünk.
Common mistake:
May be confused with 'unedited'; 'unadulterated' is broader and can imply no deceptive change.
Meaning
not altered or tampered with
Collocations
unadulterated version
|unadulterated account
|unadulterated text
|unadulterated footage
|unadulterated recording
|unadulterated evidence
|unadulterated data
Synonyms
unaltered (Directly means unchanged.)
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unedited (Focuses on editing/cutting.)
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uncensored (Focuses on removing restricted content.)
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unmanipulated (Focuses on not being digitally or intentionally changed.)
Antonyms
edited (Changed by cutting, rewriting, or revising.)
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censored (Changed by removing sensitive content.)
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altered (Changed from the original form.)
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doctored (Changed deceptively to mislead.)
Themes
media
|publishing
|law_and_crime
Definition
the original, not changed version
Not changed from its original form, especially not edited, censored, or manipulated.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unadulterated
IPA
GB/ˌʌnədˈʌltɚˌeɪtɪd/
US/ˌʌnədˈʌltɚˌeɪtɪd/
Syllables & stress
unadul - ter - ated (3 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ated)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unadulterated
Expressions
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