Unfed

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfɛd/

Definitions of unfed

adjective an adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Unfed' describes something that has not been fed.

Example Sentences

A1 The stray cat looked unfed and hungry.

A2 The unfed plants in the garden were wilting.

B1 The unfed prisoners protested against the lack of food.

B2 The unfed baby cried loudly, demanding to be fed.

C1 The unfed athletes struggled to maintain their energy levels during the competition.

C2 The unfed workers went on strike to demand better working conditions.

Examples of unfed in a Sentence

formal The animals remained unfed due to the unexpected closure of the zoo.

informal I forgot to feed the fish last night, so they were unfed until this morning.

slang My cat was looking at me with sad eyes because she was unfed for hours.

figurative Her creativity remained unfed until she found inspiration in the most unlikely place.

Grammatical Forms of unfed

• past tense: unfed
• plural: unfeds
• comparative: more unfed
• superlative: most unfed
• present tense: unfeed
• future tense: will unfed
• perfect tense: have unfed
• continuous tense: is unfed
• singular: unfed
• positive degree: unfed
• infinitive: to unfed
• gerund: unfeding
• participle: unfed

Origin and Evolution of unfed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfed' originated from Old English, where the prefix 'un-' was used to indicate negation or reversal.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the prefix 'un-' has remained consistent in its meaning of negation or reversal, and 'unfed' continues to be used to describe something that has not been fed.