Synonyms for

Stained

Verb / steɪnd / Another word for stained — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

marked or colored by something that is not easily removed

Synonyms & similar words

varnished maculate sully stain defile unstained tarnish soiled dirty tainted spotted marked discolored blemished sullied contaminated polluted defiled smudged marred impaired spoiled ruined flawed damaged disfigured scarred

Synonyms by register

Formal

discolored marred soiled defiled

Informal

marked spotted dirty smudged

Literary

besmirched tarnished blotted

Antonyms

clean unblemished pure spotless immaculate pristine clear

Common collocations

  • stained glass
  • stained fabric
  • stained carpet
  • stained teeth
  • stained reputation
  • stained with blood
  • stained by guilt

Word family

noun stain
verb stain
adjective stained
adverb stainedly

Usage note

The adjective 'stained' usually implies a mark that is difficult to remove. It can also be used figuratively to describe a damaged reputation or moral character.

Example sentences

  1. The white shirt was stained with red wine.
  2. I accidentally stained the carpet with coffee.
  3. The wooden table was stained with a dark finish.
  4. The wall was stained with water damage.
  5. The glass was stained with fingerprints.

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  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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