Definition

Not having been burned or scorched.

Example

The unburned area of the forest remained green and healthy after the fire.

Conversation

Did you see that barbecue last night?

Yeah, it looked like so much fun!

I heard they had a lot of unburned food left over.

That's a relief! I hate when everything gets charred.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unburned → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "burn" (from Old English "byrnan", meaning to consume with fire). The word "unburned" means not consumed by fire or not burned.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'burn' — so unburned means something that has not been consumed by fire.

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