unestablished

/ˌʌn.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌn.ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-i-ˈsta-blisht/ (ame, mw)

unestablished — adjective

  • unestablishedpositive
  • more unestablishedcomparative
  • most unestablishedsuperlative

1. An organization, system, idea, or practice that is unestablished has not existed

1.形容詞B2
釋義

An organization, system, idea, or practice that is unestablished has not existed long enough to be widely accepted, trusted, or considered important by most people.

例句

The unestablished start-up struggled to attract investors who preferred companies with a proven record.

collocation: unestablished start-up; usually before noun

Online education was still unestablished when the school first tested it ten years ago.

still unestablished — common pattern with 'still'

同義詞
  • emerging

    more positive, suggests growth is happening

  • fledgling

    stronger, implies very early and fragile stage

  • nascent

    more formal, emphasises just coming into existence

反義詞

文法句型

unestablished + noun

still unestablished

remain unestablished

用法筆記

Commonly used with still or remain to emphasise that acceptance has not yet happened. The noun that follows typically refers to something new or emerging, such as a company, technology, profession, or practice.

常見錯誤

❌The company is unestablished because it has no money.
✅The company is unestablished because it has only existed for a year.
💡'unestablished' is about newness and lack of recognition, not lack of funds.
❌He felt unestablished in his new home.
✅The new hospital is still an unestablished institution in this town.
💡'unestablished' is not used for personal feelings of belonging; use 'unsettled' instead.

2. An unestablished worker, performer, or professional has not been doing their job

2.形容詞B2
釋義

An unestablished worker, performer, or professional has not been doing their job long enough to be known for doing it well or to have earned a good reputation.

例句

Diego, an unestablished lawyer fresh from law school, worked hard to earn clients' trust.

unestablished + profession noun (lawyer)

The theatre director wanted to showcase young, unestablished actors alongside famous stars.

同義詞
  • inexperienced

    focuses on lack of practice, not necessarily reputation

  • novice

    suggests a beginner in a field, often with training ahead

  • junior

    refers to rank or level within an organisation

反義詞
  • established

    known for doing a job well over a period of time

  • experienced

    having done a job long enough to be skilled

  • seasoned

    having a lot of experience over many years

文法句型

unestablished + profession noun

unestablished as + noun

用法筆記

This sense applies only to people in work roles. It suggests that the person is at an early stage of their career and has not yet built a reputation for skill. Unlike inexperienced, unestablished carries a connotation of lacking external recognition rather than lacking ability.

常見錯誤

❌The unestablished driver caused an accident.
✅The inexperienced driver caused an accident.
💡'unestablished' is used for professional reputation, not for everyday skills like driving.
❌She is unestablished in cooking.
✅She is an unestablished chef who has only worked in restaurants for a year.
💡use 'unestablished' with a professional role, not a general activity.