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unreformed

 

[ ˌʌn.rɪˈfɔːrmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

lack of change

The term 'unreformed' refers to something that has not been changed, improved, or restructured, often relating to systems, behaviors, or institutions that remain in their original or outdated state. This word is frequently used in contexts involving social, political, or educational systems that resist modernization or reform.

Synonyms

obsolete, outdated, unchanged

Examples of usage

  • The unreformed educational system struggles to meet contemporary needs.
  • Many unreformed practices can hinder progress in society.
  • Lawmakers debated the effects of the unreformed healthcare system.

Translations

Translations of the word "unreformed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não reformado

🇮🇳 अपरिवर्तित

🇩🇪 unreformiert

🇮🇩 tidak direformasi

🇺🇦 неконверсійний

🇵🇱 niezreformowany

🇯🇵 非改革的な

🇫🇷 non réformé

🇪🇸 no reformado

🇹🇷 reform edilmemiş

🇰🇷 개혁되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُصلَح

🇨🇿 nereformovaný

🇸🇰 nereformovaný

🇨🇳 未改革的

🇸🇮 nereformiran

🇮🇸 óbreytt

🇰🇿 реформаланбаған

🇬🇪 არარეფორმირებული

🇦🇿 islahat edilməmiş

🇲🇽 no reformado

Etymology

The word 'unreformed' combines the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', with 'reformed', which is the past participle of 'reform'. The term 'reform' comes from the Latin 'reformare', meaning 'to form again' or 'to restore', reflecting the idea of making improvements or changes. Its usage dates back to the early 19th century, especially in discussions surrounding social, political, and institutional change. The prefix 'un-' is often used in English to negate or indicate the absence of a particular quality or state, thus 'unreformed' essentially conveys the idea of lacking reformation or improvement in a broader historical context.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,816 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.