untried

[uhn-trahyd]

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adjective

not tried; not attempted, proved, or tested.

not yet tried at law.

Origin of untried

First recorded in 1520–30; un-¹ + tried

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Related Words for untried

unproved, unproven, untested, immature, new, callow, fledgling, fresh, green, unexpert, unfledged

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Contemporary Examples of untried

The question then is whether the untried and unconvicted Guantanamo inmates require that level of security?
A Fate Worse Than Gitmo
Gerald L. Shargel
December 22, 2009
Do the untried and unconvicted Guantanamo inmates require this level of security?
A Fate Worse Than Gitmo
Gerald L. Shargel
December 22, 2009

Historical Examples of untried

It is not for me to explain a woman's dread of the unknown and untried.
A Woman Tenderfoot
Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson
The submarine had heretofore been an untried form of war craft.
The Story of the Great War, Volume III (of VIII)
Various
Even with respect to a treaty, I left the matter not untried.
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX
Various
Out towards his home, towards his palace, towards a new and untried future.
The Great Hunger
Johan Bojer
"These things have no value from one as untried in life as he is," broke he in, rudely.
One Of Them
Charles James Lever

British Dictionary definitions for untried

untried

adjective

not tried, attempted, or proved; untested

not tried by a judge or court

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Word Origin and History for untried

adj.

1510s, "not proven or tested," from un- (1) "not" + past participle of try.