untapped

adjective

un·​tapped ˌən-ˈtapt How to pronounce untapped (audio)
1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets

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They’re intrigued by the 24-year-old’s skill sets and believe there’s untapped potential and more upside than Dermott, who turns 28 next week. Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024 The Power Of Small Gifts And Community Ownership Small donations, often perceived as inconsequential in the face of large endowments, hold untapped potential. Michele Smith, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024 Every candidate will see untapped potential in Williams. Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024 Crucial tools, especially for galvanizing private capital, have remained untapped in a historically unproductive Congress. Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for untapped 

Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of untapped was in 1779

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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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untapped

adjective
un·​tapped ˌən-ˈtapt How to pronounce untapped (audio)
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets

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