unforbidden
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not prohibited; permitted: "unforbidden" describes something that is not forbidden, i.e., allowed or permissible by rules, laws, or social norms.
Usage Examples
- (Not prohibited; allowed.)
- (Permissible according to the rules.)
Advanced Usage
"unforbidden fruit": a play on the biblical "forbidden fruit," referring to something that is allowed but still tempting or desirable.
- He chose the unforbidden fruit of a simple hobby rather than risky adventures. (An allowed activity that brings pleasure.)
"unforbidden territory": an area or topic that is not off-limits.
- The discussion moved into unforbidden territory, where all opinions were welcome. (A subject that is open for debate.)
Variants and Related Words
- Forbidden (adj): not allowed; prohibited.
- Smoking is forbidden in this building. (Not allowed.)
- Unforbiddenly (adv): in a manner that is not forbidden.
- She acted unforbiddenly, knowing she had permission. (In a permitted way.)
Synonyms
- Permitted: allowed or authorized.
- Allowed: not prevented; given permission.
- Licensed: officially authorized.
- Sanctioned: formally approved.
Antonyms
- Forbidden: not allowed; prohibited.
- Prohibited: officially banned.
- Banned: explicitly disallowed.
Related Idioms
- "No holds barred": meaning without restrictions or prohibitions (similar in concept to "unforbidden").
- The debate was no holds barred, so any argument was unforbidden. (No topic was off-limits.)
Phrasal Verbs (none directly related)
- No common phrasal verbs are formed with "unforbidden" due to its adjectival nature.