unpenned
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ʌnˈpɛnd/
KK: /ʌnˈpɛnd/
adjective
Definition
Not written down or recorded; existing only in thought or speech.
Example
The unpenned ideas in her mind were full of potential.
Conversation
Have you ever thought about writing a story that’s completely unpenned?
Yeah, it sounds intriguing to create something without any guidelines.
I think an unpenned story could really spark creativity.
For sure! It would be fun to see where the imagination takes us.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
unwritten
blank
empty
Antonyms
written
documented
recorded
verb
Definition
To remove something from being written down or recorded, often referring to a written work or document.
Example
The author unpenned the last chapter of the book after much thought.
Tense Forms
Past: unpenned
Past Participle: unpenned
Conversation
Did you see the poem I unpenned yesterday?
Yeah, I loved it! The imagery was beautiful.
Thanks! I was worried it might not resonate with anyone.
Root Explanation
Unpenned → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "penned" (from the Old English "pennan", meaning to confine or enclose). The word "unpenned" means not confined or enclosed, suggesting freedom or openness.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'confined' ('pennan') — that's why unpenned means not confined.
Visually Confused Words
unpinned
unopened
unkenned
unspanned
unripened
unpreened
unplanned
unspeed