Definition

Describing someone or something that has not been mourned or cried for, often referring to the dead or tears that have not been shed.

Example

The unwept graves in the cemetery reminded her of the forgotten lives.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about the unwept stories of people we don't remember?

Yeah, it's interesting how some lives just fade away without anyone caring.

Exactly! It's like they lived, but their memories are left unwept by the world.

I guess it makes you appreciate the connections we have and the people we cherish.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwept → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "wept" (the past participle of "weep", which comes from Old English "wēpan", meaning to cry or shed tears). The word "unwept" means not cried for or mourned over, indicating a lack of tears or sorrow for someone or something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') crying ('wept') — that's why unwept means something that has not been mourned or cried for.

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