unlooked

American  

[uhn-lookt] / ʌnˈlʊkt /

adjective

1. not examined, investigated, or heeded (usually followed by into, on, orat ).

   a crime that remains unlooked into.

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Etymology

Origin of unlooked

1250–1300 for earlier sense; 1555–65 for current sense; Middle English: neglected; see un- ¹, look, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Her unlooked for achievement was the subject of wonder, applause, and admiration.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

It had lain inert until the dew of a beneficent influence had rested on it, and then there was a sudden growth that was to result in the production of unlooked for fruit.

From Long Odds by Bindloss, Harold

This unlooked for overthrow of the phenomenally active old lady was a great blow to Mr. Skee; he showed real concern and begged to be allowed to see her.

From The Crux by Gilman, Charlotte Perkins

Suddenly he met with an unlooked for resistance, and from a side from which he had least expected it,—from Anusia Borzobogati.

From The Deluge, Vol. II. (of 2) An Historical Novel of Poland, Sweden, and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

Yes, yes, this was very good news, and unlooked for; he had much to live for yet.

From A Life For a Love A Novel by Meade, L. T.