unpunished

adjective

un·​pun·​ished ˌən-ˈpə-nisht 

: not punished

an unpunished criminal/crime

an offense that should not be allowed to go unpunished

Examples of unpunished in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, the historical episodes depicted in the prologue — historical episodes that occurred in 1956 — remain unpunished to this day. — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

There was a long pause in play before the break as Gabri Veiga required treatment after being caught in the head by Marc Guehi’s arm, with the City defender going unpunished despite the home side’s protests. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The Rays, whose 80-54 record is best in the American League, did not let any mistake by the Padres go unpunished. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

At her morning news conference, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum vowed that Gastélum’s slaying would not go unpunished. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpunished

• punished