Unexamined: meaning, definitions and examples

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unexamined

 

[ ˌənɪɡˈzamɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

left without being analyzed or inspected

Not examined or inspected closely. Not subjected to a detailed examination or investigation.

Synonyms

uninspected, uninspected, uninvestigated

Examples of usage

  • The unexamined evidence was later found to be crucial to solving the case.
  • His unexamined assumptions led to a flawed conclusion.
  • The unexamined documents contained valuable information.
  • The unexamined car was later discovered to have mechanical issues.
  • Her unexamined feelings eventually led to conflict.

Translations

Translations of the word "unexamined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não examinado

🇮🇳 अविवेचित

🇩🇪 ungeprüft

🇮🇩 tidak diperiksa

🇺🇦 необстежений

🇵🇱 niezbadany

🇯🇵 未検討

🇫🇷 non examiné

🇪🇸 no examinado

🇹🇷 incelenmemiş

🇰🇷 검토되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مفحوص

🇨🇿 neprozkoumaný

🇸🇰 nepreskúmaný

🇨🇳 未检查

🇸🇮 nepreizkušen

🇮🇸 óflokið

🇰🇿 зерттелмеген

🇬🇪 შეუმოწმებელი

🇦🇿 yoxlanılmamış

🇲🇽 no examinado

Word origin

The word 'unexamined' dates back to the mid-16th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'examine'. It has been used in English literature and language to describe things that have not been closely analyzed or inspected. The concept of leaving things unexamined has been a recurring theme in philosophical discussions about knowledge and understanding.

See also: examinable, examination, examine, reexamination, reexamine.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,812, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.