Definition

Describing something that has not been turned or changed from its original position.

Example

The unturned stone lay quietly in the garden, untouched by time.

Conversation

Did you see that pile of leaves in the corner?

Yeah, it looks like they were unturned for ages!

I wonder why no one bothered to rake them up.

Maybe they thought it would look nicer that way!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unturned → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "turned" (from Old English "turnian", meaning to rotate or change direction). The word "unturned" means not having been rotated or changed direction, often implying something that remains in its original position or state.

Memory Tip

Think of something that has not been 'turned' ('turnian') — the 'un-' prefix means not, so 'unturned' describes something that remains unchanged.

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