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unopened

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //əˈnoʊpənd// UK //ʌnˈəʊpənd// un·opened

adj. not having been opened or taken out of a container. You use this to describe something that is still in its original package.

adj. not having been opened or accessed. Often used to describe items in their original packaging or data files that have not been accessed.


SIMPLE

The box of chocolates is still unopened.

CONTEXTUAL

The shop sells only unopened bottles of wine to ensure the quality remains high.

COMPLEX

The detective found several unopened letters in the drawer, suggesting the victim had recently received a secret message before the incident occurred.

Origin

From un- + opened.

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