Unbuilt: meaning, definitions and examples

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unbuilt

 

[ ʌnˈbɪlt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

real estate

Not yet constructed or developed; not built.

Synonyms

not built, unconstructed, undeveloped.

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Word Description / Examples
unbuilt

Use this when referring to something planned or designed but not yet constructed. It can also imply a sense of incompletion or abandonment.

  • The city's tallest tower remains unbuilt
  • The unbuilt stadium sits as a mere blueprint
not built

This is more straightforward and can be used simply to state that something has not been constructed yet. Often used in a more neutral tone.

  • The house is not built yet
  • The school was not built due to budget cuts

Examples of usage

  • The land remained unbuilt for years due to legal disputes.
  • The unbuilt property was eventually sold to a developer.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Not brought into existence; not created or formed.

Synonyms

unachieved, unfulfilled, unrealized.

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unbuilt

Use when referring to something that has not been constructed or created yet, often related to physical structures or plans.

  • The new hospital remains unbuilt due to funding issues.
  • The artist's vision for the sculpture garden is still unbuilt.
unrealized

Used when potential or plans have not come to fruition. Often fits academic, financial, or artistic contexts.

  • The company's profits remained unrealized due to the market downturn.
  • Her talents as a musician went unrealized during her lifetime.
unfulfilled

Often pertains to emotions and desires not met, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Can have a negative connotation.

  • She felt unfulfilled in her current job.
  • His unfulfilled promises led to a lot of disappointment.
unachieved

Describes goals, ambitions, or milestones that have not been reached. Often used in personal, academic, or professional contexts.

  • Despite his efforts, the championship title remains unachieved.
  • Her dream of writing a novel is still unachieved.

Examples of usage

  • The unbuilt dreams of the artist haunted him.
  • The unbuilt plans for the new project were still on paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "unbuilt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não construído

🇮🇳 निर्मित नहीं

🇩🇪 nicht gebaut

🇮🇩 belum dibangun

🇺🇦 незбудований

🇵🇱 niezbudowany

🇯🇵 未完成

🇫🇷 non construit

🇪🇸 no construido

🇹🇷 inşa edilmemiş

🇰🇷 건설되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مبني

🇨🇿 nepostavený

🇸🇰 nepostavený

🇨🇳 未建成

🇸🇮 neizgrajen

🇮🇸 óbyggt

🇰🇿 салынбаған

🇬🇪 არჩაშენებული

🇦🇿 tikilməmiş

🇲🇽 no construido

Etymology

The word 'unbuilt' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'build'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century. The concept of 'unbuilt' reflects the potential for construction or creation that has not yet been realized. The term is commonly used in the context of real estate and development projects, as well as in a more abstract sense to describe unrealized ideas or plans.

See also: build, builder, builders, building, buildup, built, inbuilt, rebuild, rebuilder, rebuilding.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,959 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.