unspoiled
unspoiled — adjective
1. still in its original, natural state because human activity has not damaged or d
still in its original, natural state because human activity has not damaged or developed it, used especially of landscapes, beaches, forests, and historic towns
The hiking trail runs through an unspoiled forest where deer and eagles still live.
Visitors come from many countries to see the unspoiled coastline before any hotels are built.
collocation: unspoiled coastline / unspoiled landscape
Shanti bought a small house in an unspoiled fishing village on the northern coast.
Parts of the island remain unspoiled simply because there are no roads leading to them.
用法筆記
Most frequent in descriptions of natural scenery. The opposite is 'spoiled' (e.g., 'a spoiled view') or 'built-up'.
常見錯誤
2. not harmed or made less pleasant by something that could have had a negative eff
not harmed or made less pleasant by something that could have had a negative effect
Hamza's joy at winning was unspoiled by a small mistake early in the race.
pattern: unspoiled by + noun phrase
The evening party was unspoiled by the drizzle because guests gathered under the wooden shelter.
Her childhood memories of summers at the lake remained unspoiled even decades later.
The beauty of the wedding ceremony stayed unspoiled despite the microphone breaking halfway through.
- unaffected
similar meaning but does not imply beauty or pleasantness; more neutral
- undamaged
focuses on physical or concrete harm rather than abstract negative effects
文法句型
unspoiled by [something]
用法筆記
Commonly appears in the pattern 'unspoiled by + [thing that might cause harm].' The subject is usually an experience, event, memory, or quality.
3. not made arrogant, rude, or unpleasant by too much praise, success, or wealth; r
not made arrogant, rude, or unpleasant by too much praise, success, or wealth; remaining modest and considerate of others
Despite becoming a famous singer at age nineteen, Yael remained unspoiled by the attention.
pattern: unspoiled by + success/fame/wealth
The wealthy family's children were surprisingly unspoiled — they shared their toys and thanked everyone.
Marta's unspoiled nature made her easy to like — she never acted superior to anyone.
Growing up in a small town kept Asher unspoiled by big-city competitiveness.
- modest
focuses on not boasting; more commonly used
- humble
suggests a low opinion of one's own importance; stronger than unspoiled
- down-to-earth
informal; practical and without pretension
文法句型
unspoiled by [success/praise/wealth]
用法筆記
Describes a person's character, not their behaviour in a single situation. The opposite ('spoiled') is far more common and usually describes children who are given everything they want.
4. still fresh and in good condition, not having decayed or gone bad, said especial
still fresh and in good condition, not having decayed or gone bad, said especially of food or perishable items
The apples stayed unspoiled for two weeks in the cool, dark cellar.
We checked the milk and confirmed it was still unspoiled before breakfast.
collocation: still unspoiled (of food)
Felipe found a piece of unspoiled cheese at the very back of the refrigerator.
The vegetables from grandmother's garden stayed unspoiled much longer than anything from the supermarket.
用法筆記
Far less common than synonyms like 'fresh' or 'not gone bad.' This sense overlaps with the everyday meaning of 'spoiled' (food that has gone bad) but is used in the negative.