Unpaved

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpeɪvd/

Definitions of unpaved

adjective describing a surface that is not covered with pavement or concrete

Example Sentences

A1 The unpaved road was bumpy and dusty.

A2 She preferred to walk on the unpaved path through the forest.

B1 The unpaved driveway needed to be graded and resurfaced.

B2 The unpaved trail led to a beautiful secluded beach.

C1 The unpaved back roads in the countryside were perfect for off-roading.

C2 The unpaved streets in the village were lined with quaint cottages.

Examples of unpaved in a Sentence

formal The unpaved road was difficult to navigate during the rainy season.

informal We took the unpaved shortcut to get to the beach faster.

slang I love driving my jeep on those unpaved backroads.

figurative His mind was like an unpaved road, full of twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of unpaved

• past tense: unpaved
• plural: unpaved
• comparative: more unpaved
• superlative: most unpaved
• present tense: unpave
• future tense: will unpave
• perfect tense: have unpaved
• continuous tense: is unpaving
• singular: unpaved
• positive degree: unpaved
• infinitive: to unpave
• gerund: unpaving
• participle: unpaved

Origin and Evolution of unpaved

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unpaved' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'paved' which comes from the Old English word 'pafian' meaning 'to tread, walk on'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe roads or paths that were not covered with paving stones or concrete, the term 'unpaved' has evolved to also refer to any surface that lacks a hard, smooth covering such as gravel or dirt roads.