unopened

adjective

un·​opened ˌən-ˈō-pənd 

-pᵊmd

: not opened

unopened mail

an unopened window

a letter that was returned unopened

Examples of unopened in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The spaces inside are clean but scattered with the clutter of parenting and life in general: unopened cardboard boxes, mugs on the kitchen counter, photos of a trip to Disney World. —Chloe Schama, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025

Customers who purchased the product can return unopened packages to the place of purchase for a full refund. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025

Sports drinks, such as Gatorade, are also allowed as long as they are unopened and less than a liter. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025

An unopened bottle of wine can last for years, but once uncorked and exposed to air, wine starts to oxidize and its deliciousness begins to fade. —Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unopened

• opened
• reopened