noncultivated

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //nɒnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd//

KK: /nɑnˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition

Describing land or plants that have not been prepared for growing crops or have not been cared for by people.

Example

The noncultivated fields were filled with wildflowers and grasses.

Conversation

I visited that park yesterday, and it was so beautiful!

Really? Was it well-maintained?

Not really, some areas were quite noncultivated and wild.

That can be nice too, though — it adds to the natural vibe!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

wild

untamed

uncultured

Antonyms

cultivated

refined

developed

Root Explanation

Noncultivated → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "cultivated" (from Latin "cultivare", meaning to till or cultivate). The word "noncultivated" means not cultivated or not prepared for growth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') and 'cultivated' as in prepared for growth — so noncultivated refers to land that is not prepared for growth.

Visually Confused Words

uncultivated