Word
unsealed
Phoneticsun·sealed, stress on the second syllable
US/ənˈsiɫd/
UK/ʌnsˈiːld/
Definition
adj. not closed tightly with glue, a lid, or an official stamp, so you can open it easily.
adj. not fastened or closed with a seal, cover, or official stamp; open and accessible. Often describes envelopes, containers, or court records that were never sealed or have been opened.
Examples
“The unsealed box sits open on the table.”
“She found an unsealed envelope on her desk with the photos still inside.”
“The court refused to admit the unsealed evidence bag, ruling that the broken chain of custody left its contents open to doubt.”
Examples
simple
“The unsealed box sits open on the table.”
contextual
“She found an unsealed envelope on her desk with the photos still inside.”
complex
“The court refused to admit the unsealed evidence bag, ruling that the broken chain of custody left its contents open to doubt.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “unsealed” in context.
Verb
01. arrive unsealed
“My letter arrived unsealed, so I complained.”
verb + adj
02. find unsealed
“She found the parcel unsealed and reported it to staff.”
verb + adj
03. keep unsealed
“Keep the container unsealed until the paint dries.”
verb + adj
04. leave unsealed
“Please do not leave the bottles unsealed overnight.”
verb + adj
05. remain unsealed
“The jars must remain unsealed for 24 hours.”
verb + adj
06. return unsealed
“The post office will return unsealed letters to the sender.”
verb + adj
Adjective
07. entirely unsealed
“The parcel was entirely unsealed and the contents were loose.”
adv + adj
08. partially unsealed
“The envelope was partially unsealed, so I taped it shut.”
adv + adj
09. arrived completely unsealed
“The parcel arrived completely unsealed and half empty.”
10. keep the container unsealed
“Keep the container unsealed while the glue dries.”
11. leave the envelope unsealed
“Do not leave the envelope unsealed before posting it.”
12. send back unsealed
“The office sent the letter back unsealed.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; predicative use after 'be' or 'remain' is also common.
Antonyms
Word family
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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