unperused
Definition
Adjective: "unperused" describes something that has not been read, examined, or studied carefully. It implies a lack of thorough attention or scrutiny.
Usage Examples
- (The report was not read or examined.)
- (He did not read the book carefully.)
- (Her facial expression was not studied or examined closely.)
Advanced Usage
"to leave something unperused": to intentionally or unintentionally not examine or read something.
- The documents were left unperused on the shelf for months. (The documents were not reviewed.)
"unperused by the public": not examined or studied by the general audience.
- The ancient manuscript remained unperused by the public for centuries. (The manuscript was not read or studied by the public.)
Variants and Related Words
Peruse (verb): to read or examine something carefully.
- She perused the contract before signing. (She read it carefully.)
Perusal (noun): the act of reading or examining something.
- A quick perusal of the article revealed several errors. (A brief examination.)
Unperused (adj): the negative form of "perused," meaning not carefully read or examined.
Synonyms
- Unread: not read.
- Unstudied: not examined or studied.
- Unnoticed: not observed or paid attention to.
- Overlooked: missed or not considered.
Related Idioms
"to pass over unperused": to ignore or skip without examination.
- The editor passed over the error-filled page unperused. (The page was ignored without being read.)
"unperused and unconsidered": not read and not thought about.
- The proposal sat unperused and unconsidered on the manager's desk. (It was neither read nor thought about.)