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ungained

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not gained.

That one has not acquired possession of.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ungained advantage

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Not gained.

Not reached.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ungained heights

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Not gained.

Unaccomplished; not achieved.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ungained goals

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adj

Meaning 4

Not gained.

Not won over.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ungained hearts and minds

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

adj

Meaning 5

Not gained.

Not increased.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • ungained weight

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + gained.