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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    untried inexperienced unproven unused unapplied experimental provisional tentative inconclusive undecided unresolved unfinished incomplete unverified unchecked unconfirmed unaudited unassessed unexamined unseen unobserved unmonitored unmaintained unmanaged leaderless rudderless unregulated uncontrolled unrestrained unbridled unchecked uncurbed unpiloted captainless helmsless guideless leaderless directionless unguided unmapped uncharted unprecedented unfamiliar unknown unexplored untouched unused fresh new novel innovative pioneering groundbreaking trailblazing

    Meaning of Untested

    The primary meaning of the word "untested" refers to something or someone that has not been tried or evaluated.

    Definitions

    • Not tried or tested, especially in a particular situation or context
    • * Not having been subjected to a test or examination to assess quality, performance, or suitability
    • * Lacking experience or evidence of effectiveness

    Etymology of Untested

    The word "untested" is derived from the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the word "tested" which is the past participle of the verb "test" originating from Old French "tester" and Latin "testare" meaning "to try" or "to prove"
    The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe something or someone that has not undergone evaluation or trial

    Example Uses

    • The new employee was untested in the field, having just graduated from college
    • * The company's untested technology showed great promise but needed further development
    • * The hikers were warned about the untested trail that had not been maintained in years

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    tested tried proven experienced veteran seasoned trained certified licensed qualified skilled adept proficient competent capable effective validated verified confirmed checked assessed evaluated examined inspected monitored maintained managed regulated controlled restrained bridled curbed piloted guided mapped charted familiar known explored touched used old established traditional conventional