Definition

Not used or eaten; still remaining.

Example

The unconsumed food was donated to a local shelter.

Conversation

Did you finish all the snacks from last night?

Not really, there are a few unconsumed ones left in the bowl.

We should save them for later, then.

Good idea! I hate wasting food.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unconsumed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "consumed" (from Latin "consumere", meaning to use up or waste). The word "unconsumed" means not used up or wasted.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'used up' ('consumed') — that's why unconsumed means something that remains.

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