Definition of unadaptednext
as in unused
not having acquired a habit or tolerance the animals that were unadapted to extreme cold quickly died out during the Ice Age

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Recent Examples of unadapted With more than 1,000 chapters still unadapted, the Straw Hats’ voyage could span many more seasons if the show maintains its audience and Netflix continues greenlighting new installments. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson had remained unadapted to feature film until Denzel Washington took on the challenge of bringing Fences to the big screen. Kevin Jacobsen and Sammi Burke, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2023 Meanwhile, farmers with unadapted seed varieties are unable to produce sufficient yield, resulting in losses for their farms and families, especially in developing countries like India. Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 19 July 2022 The speakers are expected to discuss tips and best practices for accessing Japan’s treasure trove of unadapted manga, literature, gaming and screen IP. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 Chernin gets to mine Spotify’s original audio shows for movie ideas, while Spotify can sift through Chernin’s heap of unadapted intellectual property for concepts that might make more sense as podcasts. Adam Epstein, Quartz, 18 Oct. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unadapted
unused
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  • If unused, those embryos can be frozen, discarded, donated to research or donated to another fertility patient.
    Risa Cromer, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
  • She will also be compensated for 20 unused vacation days and 15 personal leave days.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

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“Unadapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadapted. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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