Unconstructed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unconstructed

 

[ ˌən.kənˈstrʌktɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in architecture

Not built or assembled; existing only in theory or as a concept.

Synonyms

not yet constructed, unbuilt, unrealized.

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Word Description / Examples
unconstructed

Similar to 'unbuilt,' but it can also imply something abstract, such as an idea or concept not yet fully formed.

  • His arguments were unconstructed and lacked clarity
unbuilt

Refers to projects or buildings that have not been built, typically used in architectural or developmental contexts.

  • The city has several unbuilt projects due to lack of funding
unrealized

Describes potential plans or ideas that have not been achieved or brought into reality. Can have a slightly negative connotation, implying failure or incompletion.

  • Many of his unrealized dreams remain only on paper
not yet constructed

This phrase serves to indicate something that is planned but not built yet. It is often used in formal and technical discourse.

  • The new hospital is not yet constructed; completion is expected next year

Examples of usage

  • The unconstructed building design was impressive, but it never came to fruition.
  • Due to budget constraints, the grand vision for the city remained unconstructed.
  • The unconstructed bridge was a symbol of unrealized potential in the community.
Context #2 | Verb

in a general sense

To not build or create something that was planned or intended.

Synonyms

cancel, demolish, dismantle.

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unconstructed

This word again refers to something not yet built or completed, often seen in discussions about future projects or development plans.

  • The unconstructed roads are causing delays in the town's development.
  • Funding has been approved for the unconstructed residential complex.
dismantle

Typically used when taking something apart in a careful and systematic manner, like machinery, structures, or even organizations. It implies a more methodical approach.

  • The workers dismantled the old bridge piece by piece.
  • They plan to dismantle the company headquarters and relocate to a new city.
cancel

Commonly used to describe the act of stopping or calling off planned events, activities, or orders. It is often used in administrative or social settings.

  • The concert was canceled due to bad weather.
  • They had to cancel the meeting because the key speaker fell ill.
demolish

Frequently used in construction and urban development to describe the act of tearing down buildings or structures. It can have both literal and figurative uses.

  • The old factory will be demolished to make way for a new shopping center.
  • The team demolished their opponents in yesterday's game.

Examples of usage

  • The developer decided to unconstruct the project due to lack of funding.
  • The government had to unconstruct the new highway due to environmental concerns.
  • They chose to unconstruct the monument in favor of preserving the natural landscape.

Translations

Translations of the word "unconstructed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não construído

🇮🇳 निर्मित नहीं

🇩🇪 ungebaut

🇮🇩 belum dibangun

🇺🇦 незбудований

🇵🇱 niezbudowany

🇯🇵 未建設

🇫🇷 non construit

🇪🇸 no construido

🇹🇷 inşa edilmemiş

🇰🇷 미건설

🇸🇦 غير مبني

🇨🇿 nepostavený

🇸🇰 nepostavený

🇨🇳 未建造

🇸🇮 nezgrajen

🇮🇸 óbyggt

🇰🇿 салынбаған

🇬🇪 დაუშენებელი

🇦🇿 tikilməmiş

🇲🇽 no construido

Etymology

The word 'unconstructed' is a combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and the word 'constructed' which comes from the Latin 'constructus', past participle of 'construere' meaning 'to build'. The concept of something being unconstructed implies that it has not been built or assembled, remaining in a theoretical or conceptual state. The term is often used in architecture and urban planning to describe projects that have not been realized or structures that have not been completed.

See also: construct, constructed, constructing, construction, constructive, constructiveness, constructivism, constructor, deconstruct, deconstruction, misconstruction, reconstruct, reconstruction, reconstructive, reconstructor.