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untried

adjective

Definition of untriednext
as in untested

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Recent Examples of untried Booker’s play under a new untried coach and equally inexperienced general manager has been promising for the whole team. — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025 And finding a new commissioner would not only take months but may leave the West with an untried, inexperienced leader. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 Still, no fruitful option should be left untried, and China is very unlikely to go along with the United States if the latter does not attempt to address the former’s concerns. — Doug Bandow, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2016 See All Example Sentences for untried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untried
  1. untested
  2. would-be
  3. new
  4. unseasoned
  5. inexperienced
  6. fresh
  7. green
Adjective
  • That is sparking a whole industry that markets other peptides — largely unproved and untested — that are said to increase muscle growth, speed recovery and fight aging.
    — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But that boldness ups the likelihood of misfires, given the guessing game involved with such untested talent.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • The would-be thief then fell to the ground before running away.
    — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • On top of home prices that skyrocketed in the COVID era, many of the places where affordability was still the order of the day are crowding out would-be new neighbors with property taxes that are also going through the roof.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of would-be
Adjective
  • This means their meaning is easier to guess for someone without any previous knowledge of the gesture or language being spoken; perfect for creating a new language from scratch.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Lane Kiffin’s new team at LSU couldn’t deny Trinidad Chambliss — the quarterback Kiffin helped transform into a star after recruiting him from a Division II program to Mississippi last year.
    — Brett Martel, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • The comedian is partnering with Knorr to joke about unseasoned chicken in a series of social videos.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And unlike most onigiri, typically made with unseasoned rice, Choe is using both white and purple sushi rice.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unseasoned
Adjective
  • Key officers fell mortally wounded, and the inexperienced Americans might easily have broken again.
    — Harry Ostrer, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • As is often the case with inexperienced players, their performance has been a mixed bag.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of inexperienced
Adjective
  • Then toss a fresh pair of leggings into your cart to wear with popular oversized sweaters, and cute capris for the in-between-temp days.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • The landmark was illuminated in green, white and red to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day and honor the country’s culture, identity and traditions.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Counters and other surfaces include Lincoln marble from Colorado, with green and brown veining, along with brass and other natural materials.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of green

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“Untried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untried. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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