verb
adjective
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not yet made
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existing without having been made or created
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falconry another word for unmanned
Etymology
Origin of unmade
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at un- 1, made
Example Sentences
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The London scene was dominated by Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and the Young British Artists - brazenly exhibiting sharks in formaldehyde and making art out of unmade beds.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Second, they believed that financial fortunes were made and unmade, above all else, by circumstance, meaning that defaults did not tar someone’s financial reputation for life.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Mexican media outlets published images of the cabin's luxurious interior, showing furniture with open drawers and unmade beds.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
Bernard Pivot, a French television host who made and unmade writers with a weekly book chat program that drew millions of viewers, died on Monday in Neuilly-sur-Seine, outside Paris.
From New York Times ● May 9, 2024
Karolina was sitting on her unmade bed, texting her boyfriend, and crying.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
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