Definition of untried
1 : not tested or proved by experience or trial a recruit untried in combat
2 : not tried in court
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UNTRIED Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of untried for English Language Learners
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: not yet shown to be good, strong, etc., by being used, placed in a difficult situation, etc. : not tested or tried
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