pristine

In original condition

Pristine describes something in its original, unspoiled condition—untouched by damage, decay, or contamination.

A pristine wilderness shows no human impact.

A pristine 1967 Mustang looks factory-fresh.

The word often implies cleanliness or purity: The kitchen was pristine.

Pristine can also mean ancient or primitive, though this sense is rare outside academic contexts.

untouched

unspoiled

Not damaged or degraded

undamaged · unscathed · preserved · untarnished · unexplored · unbroken · undisturbed · original · unaltered · unchanged

clean

spotless

Completely free of marks

sanitized · hygienic · sterile · squeaky-clean · unsoiled · scrubbed · polished · shiny · disinfected · tidy

pure

unadulterated

Completely unmixed, genuine

unsullied · undefiled · uncorrupted · wholesome · refined · crystal-clear · clean · filtered · natural · organic

Categories
Opposites
cleanliness

pristinefilthy

Thoroughly unclean

dirty · soiled · grimy · unclean · polluted

condition/wear

pristinedamaged

Made worse by injury

worn · battered · dilapidated · decrepit · ruined

purity/corruption

pristinetainted

Contaminated, made impure

defiled · corrupted · sullied · spoiled · impure

Phrases
Family

pristinely, pristineness

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G