Unopened: meaning, definitions and examples
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unopened
[ ʌnˈoʊpənd ]
state of item
Unopened refers to something that has not been opened yet. This could apply to items such as letters, packages, or containers. An unopened item retains its original sealing or closure, ensuring that the contents inside remain intact and undisclosed. The state of being unopened implies an untouched condition, often carrying a sense of anticipation or curiosity about what lies within.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I received an unopened letter in the mail.
- The unopened package sat on the porch all week.
- She found an unopened bottle of wine in the cellar.
Translations
Translations of the word "unopened" in other languages:
🇵🇹 não aberto
🇮🇳 खुला नहीं
🇩🇪 ungeöffnet
🇮🇩 belum dibuka
🇺🇦 незакритий
🇵🇱 nieotwarty
🇯🇵 未開封の (みかいふうの)
🇫🇷 non ouvert
🇪🇸 sin abrir
🇹🇷 açılmamış
🇰🇷 열리지 않은 (yeolliji anhan)
🇸🇦 غير مفتوح (ghayr maftuh)
🇨🇿 neotevřený
🇸🇰 neotvorený
🇨🇳 未打开 (wèi dǎkāi)
🇸🇮 neodprto
🇮🇸 óopnað
🇰🇿 ашылмаған
🇬🇪 მოუღია (mougía)
🇦🇿 açılmamış
🇲🇽 sin abrir
Etymology
The word 'unopened' is formed by adding the prefix 'un-' to the word 'opened'. The prefix 'un-' is derived from Old English 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of'. The base word 'opened' comes from the verb 'open', which has its roots in Old English 'openian', meaning 'to open, to make or become open'. The combination essentially conveys a negation of the action suggested by the root verb. Unopened has been used in English literature and communication to describe items that remain sealed, emphasizing curiosity and expectation. It has evolved to reference not just physical items but also abstract concepts, such as unopened thoughts or opportunities.