Definition

Describing something that has not been tasted yet.

Example

The dish remained untasted on the table, as no one was hungry.

Conversation

Have you ever tried that new restaurant downtown?

Not yet, but I've heard their food is amazing.

I went last week, and there were so many dishes I left untasted.

Wow, that sounds like a reason to go back soon!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untasted → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "taste" (from Old French *taster*, meaning to sample or experience flavor). The word "untasted" means not having been sampled or experienced in terms of flavor.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has not been experienced or sampled — 'un-' means not, and 'taste' refers to flavor.

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