unstainable

Resistant to marks

Unstainable describes something that cannot be stained—either literally resistant to discoloration unstainable fabric or figuratively beyond moral tarnishing an unstainable reputation.

The word appears in marketing for treated materials and in elevated prose about character or honor.

moral

pure

Unmixed, without impurities

innocent · virtuous · righteous · spotless · blameless · unsullied · impeccable · irreproachable · unimpeachable · honorable

resistant

spotless

Completely free of marks

unmarked · clean · untarnished · unsullied · blemish-free · self-cleaning

coating

Teflon

Nonstick pan coating

sealant · protectant · finish · lacquer · varnish · glaze · laminate · barrier · waterproof · nonstick

fabric

Scotchgard

Stain-repellent spray treatment

nylon · microfiber · upholstery · carpet · tablecloth · slipcover · vinyl · leather · synthetic · laminated

Opposites
susceptibility to staining

unstainablestainable

Able to absorb dye

high-maintenance

absorbency

unstainableabsorbent

Able to soak up

porous · permeable · spongy · absorptive · soakable

Family

stain, stained, stains, unstained, staining, stainer, stainable, stainproof, destaining

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G