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Unsealed: meaning, definitions and examples

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unsealed

 

[ ʌnˈsiːld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

removed seal

Unsealed refers to something that has had a seal removed, indicating that it is no longer securely closed or protected. This term can apply to physical objects such as packages or documents that were previously sealed.

Synonyms

exposed, opened, revealed

Examples of usage

  • The unsealed envelope revealed the confidential letter inside.
  • They found the unsealed container in the basement.
  • The unsealed testimony caused a stir in the courtroom.

Translations

Translations of the word "unsealed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não selado

🇮🇳 खुला हुआ

🇩🇪 unversiegelt

🇮🇩 tidak tersegel

🇺🇦 непечатаний

🇵🇱 niezapieczętowany

🇯🇵 未封印の

🇫🇷 non scellé

🇪🇸 no sellado

🇹🇷 mühürlenmemiş

🇰🇷 봉인되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مختوم

🇨🇿 neuzavřený

🇸🇰 neuzavretý

🇨🇳 未封闭的

🇸🇮 nepečaten

🇮🇸 ómerkt

🇰🇿 мөрленбеген

🇬🇪 არაწებური

🇦🇿 möhürlənməmiş

🇲🇽 no sellado

Etymology

The term 'unsealed' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'the opposite of', and the word 'sealed', which comes from the Old French word 'siel', derived from Latin 'sigillum' meaning 'a sign' or 'a seal'. The act of sealing has historically been used to denote security and authenticity. As far back as the Middle Ages, seals were applied to documents and containers to indicate that they had not been tampered with. The development of the term 'unsealed' followed as a natural antonym indicating that the protective measure had been compromised. The evolution of this word reflects broader changes in language and usage over centuries, maintaining its relevance across legal, social, and personal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,229, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.