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unspoiled

|un-spoiled|

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/ʌnˈspɔɪld/

natural and untouched

Etymology
Etymology Information

'unspoiled' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'spoiled', which comes from the Old French 'espoillier', meaning 'to strip or plunder'.

Historical Evolution

'espoillier' transformed into the Middle English word 'spoylen', and eventually became the modern English word 'spoil'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unspoiled'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'spoil' meant 'to strip or plunder', but over time it evolved to mean 'to damage or ruin'. 'Unspoiled' retains the meaning of 'not damaged'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not damaged or altered by human activity; remaining in a natural state.

The unspoiled beaches of the island attract many tourists.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45