unfrozen
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ʌnˈfroʊzən//
KK: /ʌnˈfroʊzən/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that was previously frozen but has returned to a liquid or soft state.
Example
The unfrozen water in the lake was perfect for swimming.
Conversation
Did you remember to take the chicken out of the freezer?
Yes, it's finally unfrozen and ready to cook!
Great! What are you planning to make with it?
I'm thinking of a stir-fry; it should be delicious!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
thawed
melted
liquid
Antonyms
frozen
solid
chilled
verb
Definition
To change something from a frozen state back to a liquid or soft state.
Example
The ice cream was unfrozen and ready to be served.
Tense Forms
Past: unfroze
Past Participle: unfrozen
Conversation
Did you remember to take the chicken out of the freezer?
Yes, I unfrozen it this morning.
Great! Are you going to cook it for dinner?
Root Explanation
Unfrozen → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "frozen" (from Old English "freosan", meaning to freeze). The word "unfrozen" means not frozen or in a state that is not frozen.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'frozen' — this helps you remember that 'unfrozen' means something that is not in a frozen state.
Visually Confused Words
frozen