Unopened

/ʌnˈoʊ.pənd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not opened; still sealed or intact.
The unopened package sat on the porch for days before it was taken inside.
Not disclosed or revealed; kept secret or hidden.
He held onto his unopened feelings, unsure of how to express them.
Referring to something that remains in the original packaging or condition.
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.

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