Definition

Not having been turned over or cultivated, especially in reference to land or soil.

Example

The unplowed field was covered in tall grass and wildflowers.

Conversation

Did you see the road after that last snowstorm?

Yeah, it was a mess! Some parts are still unplowed.

I was worried about getting stuck in the unplowed areas.

Same here! I took a different route just to be safe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unplowed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "plowed" (from Old English "plōwan", meaning to turn over soil). The word "unplowed" means not turned over or cultivated, referring to land that has not been plowed.

Memory Tip

Think of land that is 'not' ('un-') 'turned over' ('plowed') — that's why unplowed means land that hasn't been cultivated.

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