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as in uninhabited
existing without human habitation or cultivation miles of uncultivated land that had never been touched by a plow or an ax

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Recent Examples of uncultivated When the sprouts are big enough, they are transplanted in uncultivated lands around their town owned or rented by the family. Tucker Harris, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2024 The land had a decrepit stone barn, an oak forest, and a few small, uncultivated plots. Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023 Untended roadsides and medians, abandoned construction areas and uncultivated spaces in urban and suburban areas are all perfect sites for seed bombing, especially if there are weeds or invasive species already growing there, providing proof the land is fertile. Nevin Martell, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023 Early definitions of this word, dating back to about 1525, referred to plants growing uncultivated in the wild. Miles Marshall Lewis, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for uncultivated
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Adjective
  • There are dozens of uninhabited islands in the Halifax River near Daytona Beach, created when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredged the river in the 1950s.
    Bob Morris, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
  • Two are in the southernmost city of Rafah — now mostly uninhabited — and all three are in Israeli military zones that are off-limits to independent media.
    Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • Using vulgar, profane or indecent language in a loud or boisterous manner in the presence of children.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 June 2025
  • Between 12% and 13.3% of Americans, around 10% of Brits, and 9.4% of Australians used at least one vulgar word in their data.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 June 2025
Adjective
  • The economy will not thrive on backward, barbarian technologies and our babies will suffer from the burden of debt, bad air and blackouts.
    Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025
  • Built on the site of an ancient Roman fortress that protected the empire from barbarian invasion, the castle was constructed between the 11th and 14th centuries.
    CNN.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • That’s a laudable message, but there’s something frustratingly undeveloped about this love story.
    Will Leitch, Vulture, 19 June 2025
  • Those homes are now empty lots, not counted in the official tally of undeveloped properties.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Nearly one in four Gen Z professionals viewed the thumbs-up as rude or hostile.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
  • Mowing during a neighbor’s party is considered rude because the noise disrupts conversation and spoils the relaxed mood.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2025
Adjective
  • Top Gun: Maverick had a 96% critic score and a wild 99% audience score, one of the best for a blockbuster in a decade, at least.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • The final product is an unpredictable, wild ride full of suspense, fun, and classic horror gore.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • This type of garden may also attract more birds, and many people appreciate that its untamed look often requires less maintenance than a more formal garden.
    Lexi Dwyer, Architectural Digest, 23 June 2025
  • But this time, the location was the untamed wilderness of Northumbria, and the camera was an iPhone.
    Jake Kleinman, Wired News, 20 June 2025
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    Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 10 May 2025
  • But beyond the crass remarks about Read, experts say less explosive messages about Proctor's early opinions of the investigation could be damning.
    Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025

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“Uncultivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncultivated. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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