Definition

Describing something that has not been bitten or marked by teeth.

Example

The unbitten apple looked fresh and appealing on the table.

Conversation

Hey, can I have that apple on the table?

Sure, but make sure it's unbitten!

I promise! I just want a fresh snack.

Good choice — nothing like an unbitten apple.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbitten → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "bitten" (the past participle of "bite", from Old English "bītan", meaning to cut or pierce). The word "unbitten" means not having been bitten or not experiencing a bite.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'pierced' or 'cut' ('bitten') — that's why unbitten means not having been bitten.

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