unwrapped
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ʌnˈræpt/
KK: /ʌnˈræpt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been taken out of its wrapping or covering.
Example
The unwrapped gift revealed a beautiful watch inside.
Conversation
Did you see the gift I left on the table?
Yeah, I noticed it was unwrapped.
I wanted you to open it right away!
Oh, I will! I’m curious about what’s inside.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bare
exposed
naked
Antonyms
wrapped
covered
cloaked
verb
Definition
To remove the covering or wrapping from something.
Example
She unwrapped the gift carefully to see what was inside.
Tense Forms
Past: unwrapped
Past Participle: unwrapped
Conversation
Did you see the gift I unwrapped at the party?
Yeah, it looked really cool!
I was so surprised when I unwrapped it.
Root Explanation
Unwrapped → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "wrapped" (from Old English "wrappian", meaning to cover or enclose). The word "unwrapped" means not covered or enclosed, indicating that something has been taken out of its covering.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') being applied to something that is 'covered' ('wrapped') — so unwrapped means it is not covered anymore.
Visually Confused Words
uninwrapped
untrapped
unswapped
wrapped
unraped
unstrapped
ungrappled
unwarped