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unflighted

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Lacking flight feathers, typically due to immaturity (compare flightless)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable, rare

Examples

  • This breed of canary is unflighted for the first six months of its life.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: flighted

2

adj

Meaning 2

Lacking flights (arrows, a screw thread, etc.).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Unflighted darts have a tendency to tumble.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + flighted.