unrenewed
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Definition
Adjective: - Not revived; not renewed: Describes something that has not been restored to life, activity, freshness, or validity. It indicates a state of being left lapsed, expired, or unchanged.
Usage
The adjective "unrenewed" is used to describe a state where something that could be or typically is renewed remains in its original, often expired or inactive, condition. It is a formal word.
Examples
- The library canceled his membership because his subscription remained unrenewed for over a year.
- With her passport unrenewed, she was unable to travel abroad.
- The contract was left unrenewed after the initial term, so the agreement is no longer in effect.
Advanced Usage
- "unrenewed lease": A lease agreement that has expired and has not been extended.
- The tenant had to vacate the premises due to an unrenewed lease.
- "unrenewed vigor": A literary way to describe energy or enthusiasm that has not been restored.
- After the defeat, the team fought on with unrenewed vigor, eventually losing their spirit.
Variants and Related Words
- Renew (verb): To resume, reestablish, or make new again.
- You must renew your driver's license before it expires.
- Renewable (adjective): Capable of being renewed.
- Solar power is a renewable energy source.
- Renewal (noun): The act of renewing or the state of being renewed.
- The renewal of their vows was a beautiful ceremony.
Synonyms
- Expired: No longer valid or in effect.
- Lapsed: Having ended or expired, typically due to a failure to renew.
- Unrevived: Not brought back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Antonyms
- Renewed: Restored, refreshed, or extended.
- Current: Belonging to the present time; still valid.
- Valid: Legally or officially acceptable; in effect.