Definition

Not examined or filtered for quality or suitability.

Example

The unscreened applicants were not considered for the job.

Conversation

I heard there are some unscreened movies playing at the festival this weekend.

Really? That sounds interesting, but aren’t those risky to watch?

Yeah, but sometimes they have unique stories that you won't find in mainstream films.

True! It could be fun to explore something new and unscreened.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unscreeened → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "screened" (from the verb "screen" which comes from Old French *escren*, meaning to shield or protect). The word "unscreened" means not shielded or protected, indicating something that has not been filtered or covered.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'not shielded' ('un-') — that's why 'unscreened' means it hasn't been protected or filtered.

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