unkenneled
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌnˈkɛnəld/
KK: /ʌnˈkɛnəld/
adjective
Definition
Describing an animal that is not kept in a kennel or cage.
Example
The unkenneled dog ran freely in the park, enjoying the open space.
Conversation
Did you see that dog in the park today?
Yeah, it was running around unkenneled and having so much fun.
I love when dogs get to roam free like that.
Me too! It’s nice to see them enjoy their freedom.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
free
loose
unconfined
Antonyms
confined
restricted
kenneled
verb
Definition
To have released or set free from a confined space, especially a kennel.
Example
The dog was unkenneled after the show, excited to run around.
Tense Forms
Past: unkenneled
Past Participle: unkenneled
Conversation
Did you see how excited Max was when he unkenneled from the backyard?
Yeah, he was running around like crazy!
I couldn't believe how fast he unkenneled!
Root Explanation
The word 'unkenneled' is formed from 'un-' (meaning not) and 'kennel' (from Old French *canal*, meaning a channel or a place for dogs). The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning of 'kennel', thus 'unkenneled' refers to something that is not in a kennel or not confined to a kennel.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to a 'place for dogs' ('kennel') — this helps you remember that 'unkenneled' means not confined to a kennel.
Visually Confused Words
unknelled
unsentineled
untunneled
unennobled
unenameled
unannealed