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unworn

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

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not having been worn, as clothing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Not worn away or eroded.

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English worn English unworn From un- + worn.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Greek: άβαλτος (ávaltos) — not having been worn, as clothing
  • Hindi: अनपहना (anpahnā) — not having been worn, as clothing
  • Bulgarian: нов (nov) — not worn away or eroded
  • Ancient Greek: ἀτριβής (atribḗs) — not worn away or eroded
  • Latin: intrītus — not worn away or eroded
  • Manx: neucheaut — not worn away or eroded