Definition

Describing an area that has not been cleared of unwanted plants or weeds.

Example

The garden looked messy because it was unweeded for several weeks.

Conversation

Have you seen my garden lately?

Yeah, it looks a bit unweeded right now.

I know, I need to get out there and take care of it.

No worries, it happens to everyone sometimes!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unweeded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "weed" (from Old English *wēod*, meaning a plant, especially one that is undesirable or troublesome) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle). The word "unweeded" means not having been cleared of unwanted plants or weeds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'undesirable plants' ('weed') removed — that's why unweeded means that the unwanted plants are still there.

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