adjective
unturned
Unturned (adjective) means not turned over or rotated. Example: “She left no stone unturned in her search for the missing dog.”
adjective
1
Not turned over or rotated.
"She left no stone unturned in her search for the missing dog."
How to use unturned
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAlmost always seen in the fixed phrase "leave no stone unturned," meaning to try every possible option.
Common pairings
leave no stone unturned
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unturned
- Superlative
- most unturned
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Etymology
From un- (\"not\") plus turned.
Antonyms
turned
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Rhymes for unturned
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What does “unturned” mean?
The word “unturned” means not turned over or rotated. In plain terms, almost always seen in the fixed phrase "leave no stone unturned," meaning to try every possible option.
How do you use “unturned” in a sentence?
Here is “unturned” used in a sentence: “She left no stone unturned in her search for the missing dog.”
What part of speech is “unturned”?
“Unturned” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of unturned?
"unturned" (adjective) means not turned over or rotated.
