Definition

Not treated or healed, especially in reference to a disease or condition that has not been resolved.

Example

The doctor explained that the infection was still uncured and required further treatment.

Conversation

I heard you were feeling sick last week, how are you now?

I’m better, but the doctor said I have some uncured symptoms to watch out for.

That sounds concerning, what does that mean exactly?

It means I need to keep an eye on it and follow up if it doesn’t improve.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Uncured → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "cure" (from Latin "cura", meaning care or treatment). The word "uncured" means not treated or not healed.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having received 'care' ('cura') — that's why uncured means something that hasn't been treated.

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