# unturned

/ənˈtɝnd/ (US) · /ʌntˈɜːnd/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/unturned
Updated: 2026-05-30

## Definition

describing something that has not been checked or looked at. You use it when you want to say that no possible solution or place has been missed.

For teachers: not having been examined, checked, or searched. Often used in the phrase 'leave no stone unturned' to indicate exhaustive effort.

## Examples

- The detective left no stone unturned in the search for clues.
- The team worked through the night to ensure every possible lead was followed and no stone was left unturned.
- In the aftermath of the scandal, the committee vowed to leave no stone unturned in their investigation, scrutinizing every document and interview to find the source of the leak.

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