The Opposite(Antonym) of “inadulterate”
The antonyms of inadulterate are adulterated, impure, and contaminated. These words describe something that is not pure or has been mixed with other substances.
Explore all Antonyms of “inadulterate”
Definitions and Examples of adulterated, impure, contaminated
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Containing impurities or added substances.
Example
The milk was found to be adulterated with water, which is illegal.
Not pure; mixed with other substances.
Example
The gold was impure and had to be refined before it could be used.
Polluted or infected by harmful substances.
Example
The water was contaminated with bacteria and was not safe to drink.
Key Differences: adulterated vs impure vs contaminated
- 1Adulterated refers to something that has been mixed with other substances, often to deceive or defraud.
- 2Impure describes something that is not pure, but does not necessarily imply deception.
- 3Contaminated describes something that has been polluted or infected by harmful substances.
Effective Usage of adulterated, impure, contaminated
- 1Food Safety: Use these antonyms to describe food that has been tampered with or contaminated.
- 2Product Quality: Use these antonyms to describe products that are not of high quality or have been mixed with inferior materials.
- 3Environmental Issues: Use these antonyms to describe pollution or contamination in the environment.
Remember this!
The antonyms of inadulterate describe things that are not pure or have been mixed with other substances. Adulterated implies deception, impure does not necessarily imply deception, and contaminated implies pollution or infection. Use these antonyms to describe food safety, product quality, and environmental issues.
