Unread

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɛd/

Definitions of unread

adjective An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unread' describes something that has not been read.

Example Sentences

A1 I have many unread messages in my inbox.

A2 She left the book unread on the table.

B1 The report remained unread on his desk for days.

B2 The unread emails piled up in his mailbox.

C1 The professor's unread novel sat untouched on the shelf.

C2 The stack of unread newspapers grew taller each day.

Examples of unread in a Sentence

formal The report contains several unread messages that need to be addressed.

informal I have so many unread emails in my inbox, it's overwhelming.

slang I always leave my texts unread so people think I'm busy.

figurative His emotions were like an unread book, difficult to decipher.

Grammatical Forms of unread

• past tense: unread
• plural: unreads
• comparative: more unread
• superlative: most unread
• present tense: unread
• future tense: will unread
• perfect tense: has unread
• continuous tense: is unread
• singular: unread
• positive degree: unread
• infinitive: to unread
• gerund: unread
• participle: unread

Origin and Evolution of unread

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unread' originated from the Old English word 'unreade' which meant not read or unlearned.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unread' has retained its original meaning of not read or unlearned, but has also come to be used in a more general sense to describe something that has not been read or looked at.