Unplayed

adj, verb

adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of unplay form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not played. not-comparable

    "It's a sad fact that unplayed instruments deteriorate. Your family heirloom or investment may not after all be appreciating in value as you had hoped."

Example

More examples

"It's a sad fact that unplayed instruments deteriorate. Your family heirloom or investment may not after all be appreciating in value as you had hoped."

Etymology

From un- + played.

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