Untilled

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtɪld/

Definitions of untilled

adjective not plowed or cultivated; uncultivated

Example Sentences

A1 The untilled land was overgrown with weeds.

A2 The farmer decided to leave the untilled field fallow for a season.

B1 The untilled soil lacked the nutrients needed for successful crop growth.

B2 The untilled acres stretched out as far as the eye could see.

C1 The untilled farmland had been left untouched for years, allowing nature to reclaim it.

C2 The untilled fields were a stark reminder of the changing landscape of agriculture in the region.

Examples of untilled in a Sentence

formal The untilled land had been left untouched for years, preserving its natural state.

informal The untilled field was overgrown with weeds and wildflowers.

slang The untilled plot of land was a total jungle.

figurative His mind was like untilled soil, ready to be cultivated with new ideas and knowledge.

Grammatical Forms of untilled

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

Origin and Evolution of untilled

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'untilled' originated from the Old English word 'untillan' which means 'not cultivated'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'untilled' has retained its original meaning of 'not cultivated' but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe something that is undeveloped or unexplored.