uncrowned
/'ʌn'kraund/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not (especially not yet) provided with a crown: Refers to a monarch or sovereign who has not formally received the ceremonial crown, symbolizing their official coronation.
- Not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth: Used in dentistry, particularly for molars and bicuspids, to describe a tooth that lacks a protective or restorative covering.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The uncrowned king waited patiently for his coronation ceremony.
- The prince was the uncrowned ruler of the region for many years before his official ascension.
- The dentist noted that the patient's uncrowned molars were at high risk for decay.
Advanced Usage
- "The uncrowned king/queen of...": A metaphorical title for a person who is widely regarded as the best, most influential, or most powerful in a particular field, despite not holding an official title.
- She is often called the uncrowned queen of jazz for her immense influence on the genre.
Variants and Related Words
- Uncrowned (adj.): The base form.
- Crown (n./v.): The object or ceremony from which "uncrowned" derives its primary meaning.
- Coronation (n.): The act of crowning a monarch.
Synonyms
- Uncoronated: Not having been crowned.
- Unofficial: Not formally recognized or authorized (for the metaphorical sense).
Antonyms
- Crowned: Having been formally crowned.
- Coronated: Another term for having been crowned.
Related Phrases/Idioms
- "An uncrowned monarch": A person who wields power or influence equivalent to a king or queen without holding the formal title.
- The billionaire media mogul was seen as an uncrowned monarch in the city.
Adjective
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not (especially not yet) provided with a crown
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the uncrowned king
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not having an (artificial) crown on a tooth; used especially of molars and bicuspids
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uncrowned teeth badly in need of attention
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