Word Adjective
untested
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ənˈtɛstɪd/ UK /ʌntˈɛstɪd/ untest·ed
Definition
adj.not having been tried or tested yet. You use this to describe something that is new and might not work perfectly.
adj.not having been subjected to a trial or examination. Often used to describe theories, products, or methods that lack a proven track record.
Examples
“The new software is still untested and may have bugs.”
“The team is hesitant to launch the untested vaccine without more data on its long-term effects.”
“While the theory is promising, it remains untested in a real-world environment where variables are far more complex than in a controlled laboratory setting.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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