Definition

Describing something that has not been twisted or squeezed to remove liquid.

Example

The unwrung cloth was still soaking wet after the rain.

Conversation

Did you see the towel? It's still unwrung from the last wash.

Oh no, I meant to wring it out earlier!

Yeah, it might smell if we leave it like that.

Good point! I'll take care of it right now.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unwrung → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "wrung" (the past participle of "wring", which comes from Old English "wringan", meaning to twist or squeeze). The word "unwrung" means not twisted or squeezed, often referring to something that has not been subjected to that action.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having been 'twisted' ('wrung') — that's why unwrung means something that hasn't been twisted.

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