uncovenanted

American  

[uhn-kuhv-uh-nuhn-tid] / ʌnˈkʌv ə nən tɪd /

adjective

1. not agreed to or promised by covenant.

2. not having joined in a covenant.

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uncovenanted British  

/ ʌnˈkʌvənəntɪd /

adjective

1. not guaranteed or promised by a covenant

2. not in accordance with or sanctioned by a covenant

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Etymology

Origin of uncovenanted

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + covenant + -ed ³

Example Sentences

J. S., one of these life-long toilers, who worked as an uncovenanted postman for many years, commenced his career in the navy.

From The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone by Tombs, Robert Charles

Hence, infants were left to the uncovenanted mercies of God.

From The Christian Foundation, Or, Scientific and Religious Journal, May, 1880 by Walker, Aaron

Never had a golden opportunity like this been lost—by what uncovenanted chance had Tolhurst escaped!

From The Raid Of The Guerilla 1911 by Murfree, Mary Noailles

Some found salvation by being converted to faith, but such salvation was not due to a definite promise but to uncovenanted grace, so to speak.

From Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood by Lenker, John Nicholas

For except that uncovenanted blessing of offspring and of food, the Cainites possessed nothing whatever.

From Commentary on Genesis, Vol. II Luther on Sin and the Flood by Lenker, John Nicholas