ungotten

American

[uhn-got-n] / ʌnˈgɒt n /

Also ungot

adjective

not obtained or gained.
Obsolete. not begotten.

ungotten British

/ ʌnˈɡɒtən /

adjective

archaic not obtained or won

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Etymology

Origin of ungotten

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at un- ¹, gotten

Example Sentences

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To carry the map of an ungotten estate in your pocket is a poor sort of copyhold.

From Daniel Deronda by Eliot, George

"Get it then and be swift," said Eve, "or leave it ungotten; I care little."

From Red Eve by Haggard, Henry Rider

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