adjective
unopened
Unopened (adjective) means Still closed or sealed; not yet opened. Example: “A stack of unopened mail sat on the counter for weeks.”
adjective
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Still closed or sealed; not yet opened.
"A stack of unopened mail sat on the counter for weeks."
"He kept the gift unopened until his birthday."
How to use unopened
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishStill sealed shut, never opened.
Common pairings
unopened letter
unopened box
leave unopened
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Etymology
From un- + opened.
Rhymes for unopened
opened
saddened
awakened
hardened
darkened
softened
sickened
weakened
burdened
loosened
flattened
sweetened
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unopened” mean?
The word “unopened” means still closed or sealed; not yet opened. In plain terms, still sealed shut, never opened.
How do you use “unopened” in a sentence?
Here is “unopened” used in a sentence: “A stack of unopened mail sat on the counter for weeks.”
What part of speech is “unopened”?
“Unopened” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unopened?
"unopened" (adjective) means still closed or sealed; not yet opened.
