Unturned

/ʌnˈtɜːrnɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Not turned over or changed; left in its original position.
Despite the storm, all the rocks remained unturned along the beach.
Not considered or addressed.
There are still many unturned issues in the project that need our attention.
Not affected or influenced by something.
His determination was unturned by the numerous rejections he faced.

Etymology

From 'un-' meaning 'not' + 'turned', the past participle of 'turn'

Common Phrases and Expressions

leave no stone unturned:
to search thoroughly or examine every possibility
unturned stones:
refers to undiscovered or overlooked things
unturned pages:
indicates things that have not been read or analyzed

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Slang Meanings

Used to describe something left in its original state, often in a humorous context.
I left my room unturned for the party—total chaos!
Refers to discussions or areas not addressed during a conversation.
We had such a great meeting, but there were still some unturned topics.