# unopened

/əˈnoʊpənd/ (US) · /ʌnˈəʊpənd/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unopened
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

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

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

## Examples

- The box of chocolates is still unopened.
- The shop sells only unopened bottles of wine to ensure the quality remains high.
- The detective found several unopened letters in the drawer, suggesting the victim had recently received a secret message before the incident occurred.

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