Unmade

/ʌnˈmeɪd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of unmake; to undo the making of something.
He unmade the model after realizing he had used the wrong pieces.
adjective
Not made or not completed; in a state of disarray or not yet formed.
The bed was unmade, with sheets and blankets thrown haphazardly.
Not having been created or brought into existence.
The unmade plans for the trip left everyone confused about the itinerary.

Etymology

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle 'made' of 'make'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

unmade bed
A bed that has not been made or tidied up.
unmade plans
Plans that have not been finalized or set.

Related Words

make
to create or form something.
unmaking
the act of undoing something that has been made.

Slang Meanings

A state of chaos or disorder in a situation.
The party was so unmade by the end of the night, it looked like a tornado hit.
To feel disheveled or out of sorts.
After that stressful meeting, I feel totally unmade.