Meaning & Definition of word "Unopened"

Unopened

/ʌnˈoʊ.pənd/

adjective:

  • 1. Not opened; still sealed or intact.
    • Example: The unopened package sat on the porch for days before it was taken inside.
  • 2. Not disclosed or revealed; kept secret or hidden.
    • Example: He held onto his unopened feelings, unsure of how to express them.
  • 3. Referring to something that remains in the original packaging or condition.
    • Example: I bought several unopened bottles of wine at the auction.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with the past participle 'opened' of the verb 'open'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unopened letter:

A letter that has not been read or opened.

unopened gift:

A present that has not been unwrapped.

unopened package:

A parcel that remains in its original sealed state.

Related Words

open:

To move from a closed position to an accessible one.

seal:

To fasten or close securely.

Slang Meanings of unopened