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Unmade: meaning, definitions and examples

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unmade

 

[ ʌnˈmeɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not completed

The term 'unmade' typically refers to something that has not been made or created, indicating an incomplete state. It can apply to physical objects, ideas, or projects that are still in the early stages of development. In literary contexts, it might also describe a work that is unfinished or an experience that has yet to materialize. The concept of being unmade evokes a sense of potential, highlighting what could exist or happen in the future.

Synonyms

incomplete, uncreated, unfinished

Examples of usage

  • The unmade bed lay untouched.
  • She had an unmade plan for the weekend.
  • His novel remained unmade after years of writing.
  • The concept was exciting yet completely unmade.

Translations

Translations of the word "unmade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não feito

🇮🇳 अनकिया

🇩🇪 unfertig

🇮🇩 belum dibuat

🇺🇦 незроблений

🇵🇱 niedokończony

🇯🇵 未完成の

🇫🇷 non fait

🇪🇸 no hecho

🇹🇷 yapılmamış

🇰🇷 완성되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مصنوع

🇨🇿 nedokončený

🇸🇰 nedokončený

🇨🇳 未完成的

🇸🇮 nedokončan

🇮🇸 ókláraður

🇰🇿 жасалмаған

🇬🇪 არ გაკეთებული

🇦🇿 edilməmiş

🇲🇽 no hecho

Etymology

The word 'unmade' is formed from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or the opposite of something, and the past participle 'made', from the verb 'make'. This construction effectively conveys the meaning of something that has not been completed or created. 'Make' itself has roots in Old English 'macian', which means to cause to happen or to produce. Over time, the combination of 'un-' and 'made' has been used in various contexts to describe not only physical objects, such as a bed that has not been arranged or a meal that has not been prepared, but also abstract concepts, including plans or works of art that exist only as ideas or drafts. The progression of its use highlights changes in perception of unfinished states, emphasizing creativity and potential rather than mere absence.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,101, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.