unspoiled

Unspoiled is an adjective used to describe something that has not been spoiled, damaged, or corrupted. In everyday language, it most often refers to natural environments or landscapes that remain in a pristine or undeveloped state, with minimal human alteration or impact. The term can also describe perishable goods that have not decayed or become unsafe, though more specific terms like fresh or unexpired are common in food contexts.

In ecology and travel writing, unspoiled conveys a sense of purity or intactness, such as an unspoiled coastline or unspoiled wilderness. Because perceptions of what is “unspoiled” depend on context, the term can be subjective and is sometimes criticized as marketing language. For precise description, terms like pristine, undisturbed, or minimally impacted are often preferred.

Originating in English, unspoiled is formed by combining the prefix un- with the past participle spoiled. It has been used to describe places, views, and environments as well as objects, reflecting a broader sense of natural integrity beyond its food-related usage.

See also: pristine, untouched, undeveloped, natural environment.