Definition

Describing something that has not been ridden, often used in reference to horses or vehicles.

Example

The horse stood in the field, unridden and free.

Conversation

I found this amazing trail for biking yesterday.

That sounds awesome! Is it popular among bikers?

Not really, it’s mostly unridden and perfect for a quiet ride.

I love those kinds of trails; they feel so much more adventurous!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unridden → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "ridden" (the past participle of "ride", which comes from Old English "ridan", meaning to ride). The word "unridden" means not having been ridden or not having been used for riding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'ridden' — that's why unridden means something that hasn't been ridden.

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