Undirected

Pronunciation: /ʌn.dɪˈrɛk.tɪd/

Definitions of undirected

adjective describing a lack of direction or guidance

Example Sentences

A1 The children went on an undirected walk through the forest.

A2 She preferred undirected playtime where she could explore freely.

B1 The undirected nature of the project allowed for creativity and innovation.

B2 The undirected study group met regularly to discuss various topics.

C1 The undirected approach to problem-solving yielded unexpected results.

C2 The artist's undirected style of painting captivated audiences around the world.

Examples of undirected in a Sentence

formal The undirected graph allows for connections between nodes in any direction.

informal I don't like undirected movies because I prefer a clear plot.

slang I'm feeling a bit undirected today, not sure what I want to do.

figurative Her undirected anger was palpable, but she couldn't pinpoint the source.

Grammatical Forms of undirected

• past tense: undirected
• plural: undirected
• comparative: more undirected
• superlative: most undirected
• present tense: direct
• future tense: will direct
• perfect tense: have directed
• continuous tense: is directing
• singular: undirected
• positive degree: direct
• infinitive: to direct
• gerund: directing
• participle: directed

Origin and Evolution of undirected

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'undirected' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'directed', which comes from the Latin word 'directus' meaning 'straight' or 'to guide'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that was not guided or managed, the word 'undirected' has evolved to also refer to something that lacks a specific purpose or goal.