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unpursued

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

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  • /ˈʌn.pəɹˌsjuːd/

1

adj

Meaning 1

Not pursued, not followed, not hounded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 1740, Samuel Johnson, “Debate on incorporating the new-raised men into the standing regiments” in The Works of Samuel Johnson, London: John Stockdale, 1787, Vol. 12, Debates in Parliament, p. 62, At Guastalla, Sir, they attacked the French in their trenches, even with forces inferiour in number, so far were they from any diffidence in the form of their establishment; and after a fight of seven hours, in which their loss was, under all their disadvantages, not greater than that of their enemies, they retreated to their former camp unmolested and unpursued.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Not pursued, not sought, not engaged in.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + pursued.