unwatered

The gardener forgot about the unwatered flower bed.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not supplied with water: "unwatered" describes land, plants, or animals that have not been given water.
   • Undiluted: "unwatered" can refer to a liquid, especially an alcoholic drink, that has not been mixed with water.
   • Without wavy patterns: "unwatered" is used for fabric, such as silk, that lacks a wavy or moiré pattern.

Usage Examples

• (The garden had not been watered.)
• (The whiskey is not diluted with water.)
• (The silk lacked wavy patterns.)

Advanced Usage

• "to leave unwatered": to intentionally not provide water.
  • The farmer left the field unwatered to save resources. (The farmer chose not to irrigate the land.)

Variants and Related Words

• Watered (adj): supplied with water; diluted.
  • The watered plants thrived in the rain. (The plants received water.)
• Watering (n): the act of supplying water.
  • Regular watering is essential for healthy crops. (The activity of providing water.)

Synonyms

• Dry: lacking moisture or water.
• Unirrigated: not supplied with water through artificial means.
• Undiluted: not mixed with water (for liquids).

Related Idioms

• "to water down": to dilute or make less strong.
  • The company watered down the policy to avoid controversy. (They weakened the policy.)
• "to hold water": to be valid or logical.
  • His excuse doesn't hold water. (His explanation is not convincing.)