Untraveled: meaning, definitions and examples

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untraveled

 

[ ʌnˈtrævəld ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

travel experience

The term 'untraveled' refers to a state of being that describes someone who has not yet embarked on any journey or taken any trips. It suggests a sense of inexperience or lack of exposure to different cultures and places. An untraveled person may have limited knowledge of the world outside their immediate environment. The word highlights the idea of unexplored regions or unvisited places that hold potential adventures and experiences.

Synonyms

explored, untouched, unvisited

Examples of usage

  • She felt untraveled despite her dreams of visiting far-off countries.
  • The untraveled paths in the forest invited explorers.
  • His untraveled experiences made him curious about the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "untraveled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inexplorado

🇮🇳 अज्ञात

🇩🇪 unbereist

🇮🇩 belum dijelajahi

🇺🇦 невідвіданий

🇵🇱 nieodwiedzony

🇯🇵 未踏の

🇫🇷 inexploré

🇪🇸 inexplorado

🇹🇷 keşfedilmemiş

🇰🇷 탐험되지 않은

🇸🇦 غير مكتشف

🇨🇿 neprozkoumaný

🇸🇰 nepreskúmaný

🇨🇳 未旅行的

🇸🇮 neodkrito

🇮🇸 ókunnugur

🇰🇿 зерттелмеген

🇬🇪 არამოცემული

🇦🇿 kəşf edilməmiş

🇲🇽 inexplorado

Etymology

The word 'untraveled' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or absence, and the past participle 'traveled' from the verb 'travel.' The term 'travel' itself dates back to the Middle English word 'travailen,' which means to make a journey, originally referring to physical exertion or toil. The implication of the word suggests movement from one place to another. This concept of travel has evolved over centuries to encompass not just physical journeys, but also cultural and experiential exploration. In contemporary language, 'untraveled' often connotes a sense of untouched or pristine areas that remain undiscovered, reflecting a longing for adventure or the joy of new beginnings.