Definition

Not developed or expressed in a clear or definite way.

Example

The ideas presented in the meeting were still unformulated and needed more discussion.

Conversation

I have this idea for a project, but it's still pretty unformulated.

That's okay! Sometimes the best ideas start off rough.

I just wish I could find a way to make it clearer in my mind.

Maybe brainstorming with someone could help you shape those unformulated thoughts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unformulated → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "formulate" (from Latin "formulare", meaning to shape or form). The word "unformulated" means not shaped or not expressed in a specific form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a specific 'shape' or 'form' ('formulate') — that's why unformulated means something that hasn't been clearly defined or expressed.

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