Untaken

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈteɪkən/

Definitions of untaken

adjective not taken or chosen; available for use or possession

Example Sentences

A1 The untaken path led to a beautiful meadow.

A2 She left the untaken book on the shelf.

B1 The untaken opportunity to travel abroad was regretted later.

B2 The untaken job offer allowed her to focus on her studies.

C1 His untaken chances in life were a result of his fear of failure.

C2 The untaken road symbolized endless possibilities for the traveler.

Examples of untaken in a Sentence

formal The opportunity remained untaken despite multiple offers.

informal He left the job untaken because he didn't like the location.

slang I saw the last piece of cake sitting there untaken, so I grabbed it.

figurative The untaken path led to a world of possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of untaken

• past tense: untaken
• plural: untaken
• comparative: more untaken
• superlative: most untaken
• present tense: untake
• future tense: will untake
• perfect tense: have untaken
• continuous tense: is untaking
• singular: untaken
• positive degree: untaken
• infinitive: untake
• gerund: untaking
• participle: untaken

Origin and Evolution of untaken

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'untaken' originated from Middle English, a period of the English language that was spoken from around 1100 to 1500.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that has not been taken or seized, the meaning of 'untaken' has evolved over time to also imply something that has not been chosen or accepted.