Definition

Adjective: Not yet opened or unsealed; remaining in its original, closed state.

Usage

The adjective "unopened" describes an object that has not had its seal broken, its packaging removed, or its contents accessed. It emphasizes that the item is in the same condition as when it was initially closed or packaged.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Figurative Use: Can describe something not yet begun, explored, or utilized.
  • The book represented an unopened chapter in her life.
• In Commerce: Commonly used in return policies and inventory descriptions.
  • Store credit is only issued for unopened items in their original packaging.

Variants and Related Words

• Unopenable (adj): Incapable of being opened.
• Resealed (adj): Opened and then closed again; contrast with "unopened," which implies never opened.

Synonyms

• Sealed
• Intact
• Untouched
• Virgin (e.g., virgin territory)

Antonyms

• Opened
• Unsealed
• Used
• Accessed

Adjective

1. not yet opened or unsealed
   • unopened Christmas presents