Untried

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtraɪd/

Definitions of untried

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun, in this case 'untried' means not tested or proven

Example Sentences

A1 She was nervous about trying the untried recipe for the first time.

A2 The untried method of teaching proved to be very effective.

B1 The untried medication showed promising results in the clinical trials.

B2 The untried theory challenged the established beliefs in the scientific community.

C1 The untried approach to problem-solving required a high level of creativity and innovation.

C2 The untried technology revolutionized the way we communicate and access information.

Examples of untried in a Sentence

formal The untried method proved to be successful in the experiment.

informal I'm willing to give the untried approach a shot.

slang Let's try the untried way and see what happens.

figurative Venturing into untried territory can be both exciting and nerve-wracking.

Grammatical Forms of untried

• past tense: untried
• plural: untrieds
• comparative: more untried
• superlative: most untried
• present tense: try
• future tense: will try
• perfect tense: have tried
• continuous tense: is trying
• singular: untried
• positive degree: untried
• infinitive: to try
• gerund: trying
• participle: tried

Origin and Evolution of untried

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'untried' originated from Middle English, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of the verb 'try'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 13th century to mean 'not tested or proven', the word 'untried' has evolved to also convey the idea of something that is inexperienced or untested in various contexts.