unthwarted
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not obstructed or prevented: "unthwarted" describes something that has not been hindered, blocked, or stopped from achieving its goal.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Her ambition remained unthwarted despite many obstacles. (Her ambition was not obstructed.)
- The team’s progress was unthwarted by the harsh weather. (The team’s advance was not prevented.)
- His unthwarted determination led to success. (His determination was not hindered.)
Advanced Usage
"unthwarted by": not prevented or obstructed by a specific factor.
- The project proceeded unthwarted by budget cuts. (The project continued without being stopped by financial reductions.)
"to remain unthwarted": to continue without being blocked.
- Their efforts remained unthwarted throughout the campaign. (Their efforts were never obstructed.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thwart (verb): to prevent someone from accomplishing something; to obstruct.
- The guard thwarted the escape attempt. (The guard blocked the escape.)
- Thwarted (adj): prevented or obstructed.
- His thwarted plans left him frustrated. (His plans were blocked.)
- Unthwartable (adj): incapable of being prevented or obstructed.
- Her unthwartable spirit inspired everyone. (Her spirit could not be stopped.)
Synonyms
- Unimpeded: not obstructed or blocked.
- Unhindered: not held back or prevented.
- Unobstructed: not blocked or in the way.
Related Idioms
- To go unthwarted: to proceed without interference.
- The thief’s scheme went unthwarted until the police arrived. (The plan was not stopped.)
Antonyms
- Thwarted: prevented or obstructed.
- Frustrated: hindered or defeated.
- Blocked: stopped or impeded.