Definition

Describing something that has not been regained or restored after being lost or damaged.

Example

The funds from the investment remain unrecovered after the market crash.

Conversation

I heard the storm left some areas with unrecovered damage.

Yeah, it's really sad to see how some places are still struggling.

I can't believe how long it takes to fix all that damage.

I know, and the unrecovered areas really need help from the community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrecovered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "recovered" (from Latin "recuperare", meaning to regain or recover). The word "unrecovered" means not having been regained or restored.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'regained' something ('recovered') — that's why unrecovered means something that hasn't been regained.

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