Definition

Not set up or recognized; lacking a formal status or foundation.

Example

The nonestablished company struggled to gain clients and credibility in the market.

Conversation

Have you heard about that new café downtown?

Yeah, I think it’s a bit nonestablished right now, though.

I guess that makes sense since they just opened.

Exactly! It might take some time to get popular.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonestablished → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "established" (from Latin "stabilire", meaning to make stable or firm). The word "nonestablished" means not having been made stable or firm, indicating a lack of formal recognition or status.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('non-') having been 'made stable' ('established') — that's why nonestablished means something that hasn't been formally recognized or set.

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