Untried: meaning, definitions and examples

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untried

 

[ ʌnˈtraɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

inexperienced

Not previously attempted or put to the test; untested; inexperienced.

Synonyms

inexperienced, novice, untested.

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Word Description / Examples
untried

This word fits when referring to approaches, methods, or technology that have not been tested or proven.

  • The startup decided to use an untried technology for their project.
  • We were reluctant to adopt an untried solution.
inexperienced

This is best used when talking about someone who lacks practice or knowledge in a specific field or activity.

  • The inexperienced driver struggled with parallel parking.
  • She felt nervous because she was inexperienced in public speaking.
untested

Use this when referring to something or someone that has not been put through trials or testing.

  • The new device is still untested in real-world conditions.
  • He was an untested candidate, but his qualifications seemed promising.
novice

It is suitable for describing someone new to an activity or field, often emphasizing them being a beginner.

  • As a novice painter, he made many mistakes.
  • She's a novice at chess, so she is still learning the basic moves.

Examples of usage

  • His untried skills were put to the test in the new job.
  • The untried team of young players surprised everyone with their performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "untried" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não testado

🇮🇳 अपरिक्षित

🇩🇪 unversucht

🇮🇩 belum diuji

🇺🇦 неперевірений

🇵🇱 niewypróbowany

🇯🇵 未試行

🇫🇷 non essayé

🇪🇸 no probado

🇹🇷 denenmemiş

🇰🇷 시험되지 않음

🇸🇦 غير مجرب

🇨🇿 nevyzkoušený

🇸🇰 nevyskúšaný

🇨🇳 未经尝试

🇸🇮 nepreizkušen

🇮🇸 óreynt

🇰🇿 сынақтан өтпеген

🇬🇪 გაუცდელი

🇦🇿 sınaqdan keçməmiş

🇲🇽 no probado

Etymology

The word 'untried' originated in the mid-16th century, formed by combining the prefix 'un-' with 'tried'. It has been used in English literature to describe things that have not been tested or proven, as well as to refer to individuals who are inexperienced or untested in a particular field.

See also: retry, try, trying, tryout.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,536, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.