The Opposite(Antonym) of “unadulterated”
The antonym of unadulterated are adulterated, impure, and contaminated. These words describe something that is not pure or has been mixed with other substances.
Explore all Antonyms of “unadulterated”
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, reducing its quality.
Not pure; mixed with other substances.
Example
The gold was impure and had to be refined before it could be used in jewelry.
Made impure by contact or mixture with another substance.
Example
The river was contaminated with chemicals from the factory, making it unsafe for swimming.
Key Differences: adulterated vs impure vs contaminated
- 1Adulterated refers to something that has been intentionally mixed with other substances.
- 2Impure describes something that is not pure and may contain other substances.
- 3Contaminated refers to something that has been made impure by coming into contact with another substance.
Effective Usage of adulterated, impure, contaminated
- 1Food and Drink: Use these antonyms to describe the quality of food and drinks.
- 2Environment: Use these antonyms to describe pollution and contamination in the environment.
- 3Chemistry: Use these antonyms to describe the purity of chemicals and substances.
Remember this!
These antonyms describe something that is not pure or has been mixed with other substances. Use them to describe the quality of food and drinks, pollution and contamination in the environment, and the purity of chemicals and substances.
