Definition

Describing something that has not been experienced or lived through.

Example

She often reflects on her unlived dreams and aspirations.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about all the adventures you want to have that remain unlived?

Yeah, I often think about the places I want to visit someday.

It’s kind of exciting and a little sad to think about those unlived experiences.

True! We should make a plan to start checking some off our list.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unlived → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "lived" (from the root "live" which comes from Old English "libban", meaning to be alive or to live). The word "unlived" means not having lived or not experienced life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'lived' — this helps you remember that 'unlived' refers to something that has not been experienced or lived through.

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