Unshriven

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈʃrɪvən/

Definitions of unshriven

adjective not having confessed one's sins and received absolution; not having been forgiven

Example Sentences

A1 The unshriven man confessed his sins before passing away.

A2 She felt unshriven after lying to her parents about her whereabouts.

B1 The unshriven ghost haunted the old mansion, seeking redemption.

B2 The unshriven soldier carried the weight of his actions on the battlefield.

C1 The unshriven criminal refused to seek forgiveness for his crimes.

C2 The unshriven artist's tortured soul was reflected in his dark and brooding paintings.

Examples of unshriven in a Sentence

formal The unshriven soul sought redemption through prayer and penance.

informal She passed away unshriven, without receiving the last rites.

slang He lived his life unshriven, never bothering with regrets or apologies.

figurative The unshriven guilt weighed heavily on his conscience, never allowing him to find peace.

Grammatical Forms of unshriven

• past tense: unshriven
• plural: unshriven
• comparative: more unshriven
• superlative: most unshriven
• present tense: unshriven
• future tense: will be unshriven
• perfect tense: has been unshriven
• continuous tense: is being unshriven
• singular: unshriven
• positive degree: unshriven
• infinitive: to unshriven
• gerund: unshriven
• participle: unshriven

Origin and Evolution of unshriven

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unshriven' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'scrīfan' meaning 'to impose a penance upon, to hear confession, to grant absolution'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in a religious context to describe someone who has not confessed their sins or received absolution before death, 'unshriven' has evolved to also mean unrepentant or not forgiven for wrongdoings.