unworn

adjective

un·​worn ˌən-ˈwȯrn How to pronounce unworn (audio)
1
a
: not impaired by use : not worn away
b
: not worn : new
2
: not jaded : fresh, original

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Yes, packing cubes can help, but selecting shirts with travel-friendly features will make a big difference in preventing shirts from going unworn and wasting valuable luggage space. Emily Hochberg, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025 Skittles, Red Wine, and an Xbox Controller While each and every single thing lost to the fires is a tragedy, an unworn wedding dress is a unique situation. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025 This watch was released in 2022, and this example found on Chrono 24 is listed as a full kit in like-new, unworn condition. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025 That’s because at the Golden Globe Awards Red Carpet Pre-Show at the Beverly Hilton, Ariana Grande donned an unworn vintage 1966 Givenchy Haute Couture dress. Matt Minton, Variety, 5 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unworn 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of unworn was circa 1586

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“Unworn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unworn. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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