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unscratched

 

[ ʌnˈskrætʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not marked

Unscratched refers to something that has not been marked, damaged, or impaired in any way. This term is often used to describe the condition of an object, implying that it is in perfect or pristine shape.

Synonyms

intact, pristine, unblemished

Examples of usage

  • The unscratched surface of the car was a testament to its careful owner.
  • He bought the new phone, ensuring it was unscratched before leaving the store.
  • The painter was proud of the unscratched canvas upon which he would create his masterpiece.

Translations

Translations of the word "unscratched" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não arranhado

🇮🇳 नहीं खरोंच

🇩🇪 nicht zerkratzt

🇮🇩 tidak tergores

🇺🇦 не подряпаний

🇵🇱 nieporysowany

🇯🇵 傷がない

🇫🇷 non rayé

🇪🇸 no arañado

🇹🇷 çiziksiz

🇰🇷 긁힌 적 없는

🇸🇦 غير مخدوش

🇨🇿 nepoškrábaný

🇸🇰 nepoškriabaný

🇨🇳 未划伤的

🇸🇮 nepoškodovan

🇮🇸 ekki rispaður

🇰🇿 сызатсыз

🇬🇪 არასრული

🇦🇿 çizilməmiş

🇲🇽 no rayado

Etymology

The term 'unscratched' is derived from the word 'scratch', which comes from the Middle English 'scrat'en', meaning to mark or scrape. This can be traced further back to Old Norse 'skrá', meaning to scrape or scratch. The prefix 'un-' is a common English prefix denoting negation or absence of the following state. Therefore, 'unscratched' combines the idea of 'scratch' with the negation 'un-', indicating not having been scratched at all. Over time, the term has been adapted in various contexts, particularly in describing the condition of items like electronics, vehicles, and other possessions where the physical appearance is often a reflection of care and value.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,271, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.