adjective
unpunished
Unpunished (adjective) means not punished for wrongdoing. Example: “The crime went unpunished for years before new evidence surfaced.”
adjective
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Not punished for wrongdoing.
"The crime went unpunished for years before new evidence surfaced."
"Villa full-back Alan Hutton was perhaps fortunate to stay on the field when his two-footed challenge on Shane Long went unpunished by referee Phil Dowd."
— Sam Sheringham, Aston Villa 1 - 2 West Brom (2011)
How to use unpunished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting away without any penalty for something wrong.
Common pairings
go unpunished
left unpunished
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Etymology
From un- + punished.
Antonyms
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Rhymes for unpunished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unpunished” mean?
The word “unpunished” means not punished for wrongdoing. In plain terms, getting away without any penalty for something wrong.
How do you use “unpunished” in a sentence?
Here is “unpunished” used in a sentence: “The crime went unpunished for years before new evidence surfaced.”
What part of speech is “unpunished”?
“Unpunished” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unpunished?
"unpunished" (adjective) means not punished for wrongdoing.
