unadulterated

pure; not mixed with anything inferior

Roots

  • alter: other, change, or make different
  • un-: not, opposite, or removal

Other words with the alter root

  • adulterate: to corrupt, debase, or make impure by adding something inferior
  • adulteration: act of making something impure by adding inferior material
  • alter: to change or make different
  • alteration: a change or modification
  • alternate: to switch back and forth; every other one
  • alternative: another possible choice
  • altruism: selfless concern for the welfare of others
  • altruistic: showing selfless concern for others

Unadulterated is not adulterated: nothing foreign has spoiled the purity.

The child showed unadulterated joy when the acceptance letter arrived.

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