unkissed
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈkɪst/
KK: /ʌnˈkɪst/
adjective
Definition
Describing someone or something that has not received a kiss from another person.
Example
She felt a little sad being the only one at the party who was still unkissed.
Conversation
Have you ever felt like you're just completely unkissed?
Yeah, sometimes it feels like everyone else is dating except for me.
Right? It's like being left out of a secret club.
Exactly! But I guess it just makes the right moment even more special.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
untouched
unloved
virgin
Antonyms
kissed
loved
cherished
verb
Definition
To have not received a kiss; the state of being without a kiss.
Example
She felt a little sad and unkissed at the end of the party.
Tense Forms
Past: unkissed
Past Participle: unkissed
Conversation
Did you hear about Sarah's date last night?
Yeah, I heard it went really well!
I was surprised they unkissed at the end though.
Root Explanation
Unkissed → It is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "kiss" (from Old English "cysse", meaning to touch with the lips as a sign of love or greeting). The word "unkissed" means not kissed or lacking a kiss.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') having received a 'kiss' — that's why 'unkissed' means not having been kissed.
Visually Confused Words
unmissed
unissued
unhissed
untissued