unbuilt

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈbɪlt/

KK: /ʌnˈbɪlt/

adjective

Definition

Describing something that has not been constructed or developed yet.

Example

The unbuilt project has been delayed due to funding issues.

Conversation

Have you seen the plans for that new park they want to build?

Yeah, but it looks like it’s still unbuilt right now.

I hope they start construction soon; it would be a great place to hang out.

Definitely! It’s frustrating to see so many unbuilt projects in the city.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

vacant

undeveloped

unconstructed

Antonyms

built

constructed

developed

Root Explanation

Unbuilt → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "built" (the past participle of "build", which comes from Old English "byldan", meaning to construct or create). The word "unbuilt" means not constructed or not created.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'constructed' ('built') — that's why unbuilt means something that has not been constructed.

Visually Confused Words

unrebuilt

inbuilt

unbit