Definition

Not cleaned or cleared of dirt or debris.

Example

The unswept floor was covered in dust and crumbs.

Conversation

I noticed the floor is really unswept today.

Yeah, I meant to clean it earlier but got busy.

It looks like it could use a good sweep for sure.

I’ll take care of it later; thanks for reminding me!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unswept → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "swept" (the past participle of "sweep", which comes from Old English "swipan", meaning to move quickly or to sweep). The word "unswept" means not having been swept or cleaned.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'swept' — so 'unswept' means something that hasn't been cleaned.

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