Definition

Describing something that has not been affected by a sting or has not experienced a sting.

Example

The bee was calm and unstung, flying peacefully around the garden.

Conversation

Did you hear about the bee sting I got yesterday?

Yeah, I heard it was pretty bad, but are you feeling unstung now?

Definitely! The swelling went down, and it feels much better.

That's great to hear! I'm glad you're unstung and back to normal.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unstung → The word is formed from the prefix "un-" (meaning not) and the root "stung" (the past participle of "sting", which comes from Old English "stingan", meaning to pierce or prick). Therefore, "unstung" means not having been pierced or pricked by a sting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'pierced' ('stung') — that's why 'unstung' means not having been stung.

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