unfired

adjective

un·​fired ˌən-ˈfī(-ə)rd 

: not fired

an unfired rifle

especially : not baked in a kiln

unfired clay pots

Examples of unfired in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But those conclusions were made only by comparing the unfired bullet to shell casings later fired from Allen's pistol. —Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Nov. 2024

Defense attorneys questioned the science of trying to match an unfired round with one that was fired. —Zoe Sottile, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024

With his body belted to an elastic training bungee cord, Xavier made panicked marks on the gallery’s white walls with unfired clay molded into the shape of Olympic weight plates. —Lillian Davies, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024

After noticing the patio door open at a nearby apartment, officers found a handgun magazine, gun cleaning brushes and an unfired handgun cartridge scattered on the floor of the hallway inside, according to charging documents. —Tony Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unfired

• acquired
• admired
• backfired
• conspired
• desired
• enquired
• hardwired
• inquired
• inspired
• rehired
• required
• respired