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Unpunished: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpunished

 

[ ʌnˈpʌnɪʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of punishment

The term 'unpunished' refers to actions or behaviors that have not faced any form of penalty or retribution. It often implies that wrongdoing has occurred without consequences, which can lead to further instances of misconduct as individuals may feel emboldened to act without fear of repercussions.

Synonyms

unaccountable, unchecked, undisciplined

Examples of usage

  • His crimes went unpunished for years.
  • Many believe that unpunished offenders are likely to reoffend.
  • Acts of violence should never be unpunished.
  • The unpunished actions of the leader resulted in widespread criticism.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpunished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 impune

🇮🇳 अपराध मुक्त

🇩🇪 unbestraft

🇮🇩 tanpa hukuman

🇺🇦 безкарний

🇵🇱 bezkarny

🇯🇵 無罰の

🇫🇷 impuni

🇪🇸 sin castigo

🇹🇷 cezasız

🇰🇷 처벌받지 않은

🇸🇦 غير معاقب

🇨🇿 nepotrestan

🇸🇰 nepotrestaný

🇨🇳 未受惩罚的

🇸🇮 nepoklican

🇮🇸 ómeðhöndlaður

🇰🇿 жазасыз

🇬🇪 მოუწყვეტელი

🇦🇿 cəzalandırılmamış

🇲🇽 sin castigo

Word origin

The word 'unpunished' is formed by the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'punished', which comes from the Latin root 'punire', meaning 'to inflict a penalty for an offense'. The concept of punishment has been integral to systems of justice throughout history, with societies developing various means to address wrongdoing. The use of the term 'unpunished' has grown in discussions surrounding law enforcement, justice, and moral philosophy, reflecting societal concerns about accountability and the consequences of actions. It denotes a significant socio-legal concern, particularly when discussing crime and its impact on community safety and ethical standards.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,417, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.