Unexploded

/ˌʌnɪkˈspləʊd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Referring to a bomb or explosive device that has not detonated.

The military conducted a thorough search for unexploded ordnance in the former battlefields.

Describing a situation or area containing bombs or explosives that remain intact and have not exploded.

Residents were evacuated from the area due to the discovery of an unexploded shell.

Indicating a potential danger due to explosives that have not gone off.

Unexploded devices pose a significant risk to unaware civilians.

Pertaining to a weapon or explosive mechanism that has yet to be activated or detonated.

During the excavation, workers found several unexploded bombs buried underground.

Referring to any device that is designed to explode but has failed to do so.

The inspectors were called to examine the site where multiple unexploded mines were reported.

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the verb 'explode'.

unexploded ordnance:

Military munitions that have failed to detonate as intended.