Unthought: meaning, definitions and examples

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unthought

 

[ ʌnˈθɔt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

not considered

Unthought refers to something that has not been thought of or considered. It can describe an idea, remark, or situation that was overlooked or not given proper attention. This term emphasizes a lack of awareness or contemplation regarding a particular subject.

Synonyms

overlooked, unconsidered, unnoticed

Examples of usage

  • Her unthought suggestions might actually help.
  • The plan was abandoned due to unthought consequences.
  • He spoke of unthought emotions that everyone else ignored.

Translations

Translations of the word "unthought" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não pensado

🇮🇳 अविचारित

🇩🇪 unbedacht

🇮🇩 tidak terfikirkan

🇺🇦 недуманий

🇵🇱 nieprzemyślany

🇯🇵 考えられていない

🇫🇷 non réfléchi

🇪🇸 no pensado

🇹🇷 düşünülmemiş

🇰🇷 생각하지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مُفكر

🇨🇿 nepromyšlený

🇸🇰 nepremyslený

🇨🇳 未经过思考的

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óhugsuð

🇰🇿 ойланбаған

🇬🇪 არასწორად გააზრებული

🇦🇿 düşünülməmiş

🇲🇽 no pensado

Etymology

The term 'unthought' is a compound of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'thought', which originates from the Old English 'þōht', a noun form of 'þencan' meaning 'to think'. The construction of words with 'un-' is a common feature in English, used to create antonyms. The initial occurrences of 'unthought' would have likely referred to ideas or concepts that had yet to be conceived or considered. As the language evolved, so did the uses of 'unthought', finding its place in philosophical discussions about ideas and awareness. Modern usage can often be found in literary contexts or discussions about cognitive processes, where the term emphasizes neglect or omission in thought processes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,021 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.