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unturned

Unturned (adjective) means not turned over or rotated. Example: “She left no stone unturned in her search for the missing dog.”

adjective
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Not turned over or rotated.
"She left no stone unturned in her search for the missing dog."

How to use unturned

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAlmost always seen in the fixed phrase "leave no stone unturned," meaning to try every possible option.

Common pairings
leave no stone unturned

Word forms

more unturned comparative, most unturned superlative

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Etymology

From un- (\"not\") plus turned.

Rhymes for unturned

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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