adjective
unpunished
Unpunished (adjective) means not punished for wrongdoing. Example: “The crime went unpunished for years before new evidence surfaced.”
adjective
1
Not punished for wrongdoing.
"The crime went unpunished for years before new evidence surfaced."
How to use unpunished
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting away without any penalty for something wrong.
Common pairings
go unpunished
left unpunished
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “unpunished”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
The crime went _____ for years before new evidence surfaced.
Etymology
From un- + punished.
Rhymes for unpunished
fished
famished
vanished
polished
punished
finished
banished
cherished
furnished
published
nourished
anguished
See all rhymes for unpunished →
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.