Definition

Not achieved victory or success in a competition or contest.

Example

The team left the tournament with an unwon title, hoping to do better next year.

Conversation

Did you hear about the contest that has been unwon for three years now?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like such a challenge.

I wonder why no one has managed to win it yet.

Maybe it's just too difficult, or people aren't interested enough.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwon → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "won" (from Old English "winnan", meaning to win or gain). The word "unwon" means not won or not achieved.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'achieved' something ('won'). This helps you remember that 'unwon' means something that has not been won.

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