unsinged

unsinged

The firefighter emerged from the blaze with his uniform unsinged.

Definition

Adjective: - Not scorched or burned: "unsinged" describes something that has not been subjected to singeing — the process of burning the surface or tips slightly. - Figuratively, unharmed or untouched: Used metaphorically to mean not damaged, injured, or affected by a negative experience, trial, or criticism.

Usage Examples
  • (The paper was not burned at all.)
  • (He was not harmed by the scandal.)
  • (The whiskers were not burnt by the flame.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to remain unsinged": to stay free from harm or damage, especially in a situation where damage might be expected.

    • Despite the fierce debate, her arguments remained unsinged by criticism. (Her arguments were not weakened or affected.)
  • "unsinged by controversy": a phrase indicating that someone or something has avoided being tarnished by a dispute.

    • The politician's reputation was unsinged by controversy. (His reputation was not damaged.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Singed (adj): slightly burned on the surface or tips.

    • The toast was singed around the edges. (The edges were lightly burned.)
  • Singe (v): to burn the surface of something slightly.

    • He singed the chicken feathers over the flame. (He burned the feathers lightly to remove them.)
  • Unsinged is the antonym of singed.

Synonyms
  • Unburned: not affected by fire or heat.
  • Unscathed: not harmed or damaged (often used figuratively).
  • Unharmed: not injured or damaged in any way.
  • Untouched: not affected or altered.
Antonyms
  • Singed: slightly burned.
  • Scorched: burned on the surface.
  • Charred: burned black and carbonized.
  • Damaged: harmed or impaired.
Related Idioms
  • Come out unsinged: to emerge from a difficult situation without any harm or disadvantage.

    • She came out unsinged from the messy lawsuit. (She was not hurt by the legal battle.)
  • Unsigned and unsinged: a playful phrase sometimes used to describe a document that is not signed and not burned (i.e., untouched).

    • The contract was left unsigned and unsinged. (The contract was neither signed nor burnedleft as it was.)