untested
/ˌʌnˈtestɪd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈtestɪd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈte-stəd/ (ame, mw)
untested — adjective
- untestedpositive
- more untestedcomparative
- most untestedsuperlative
1. An untested idea, theory, or plan is one that has never been put into practice,
An untested idea, theory, or plan is one that has never been put into practice, so nobody knows whether it will actually work or produce the expected results.
The mayor's untested plan to reduce traffic congestion received a mixed response from city councillors.
attributive: untested + plan
Many scientists remain cautious about the untested hypothesis until more data can be collected.
remain + untested (predicative)
Investing in an untested business model carries risks that most lenders are unwilling to accept.
The approach remains as yet untested in real classrooms, though it looks promising on paper.
- unproven
focuses on lack of evidence for truth or effectiveness, slightly more formal
- unvalidated
suggests lack of formal verification, used in technical or academic contexts
- unverified
emphasises that claims have not been checked for accuracy
- proven
established as true or effective through practice or evidence
- tried-and-tested
already used successfully in similar situations
文法句型
untested + noun (idea/theory/policy/plan)
remain + untested
as yet untested
用法筆記
Commonly modifies nouns like idea, theory, policy, plan, approach, or method. Frequently occurs with remain or stay to emphasise that no evaluation has happened yet.
常見錯誤
2. An untested product, medicine, or chemical substance is one that has not been ch
An untested product, medicine, or chemical substance is one that has not been checked through scientific trials to confirm that it is safe for people and works as intended.
The hospital refused to use the untested surgical device until regulators had approved it.
attributive: untested + device
Laboratory staff handled the untested chemical compound inside a sealed safety cabinet.
attributive with domain-specific noun: untested chemical compound
Dahlia decided not to buy the untested skin cream after reading online safety warnings.
The vaccine remained untested on human volunteers for nearly eighteen months after its initial development.
Regulators fined the company for selling an untested pesticide to local farmers without permission.
- untried
emphasises that something has never been used before, slightly less technical
- unexamined
suggests that proper inspection has not taken place
- unevaluated
focuses on the lack of formal assessment
文法句型
untested + noun (product/medicine/chemical/device)
still + untested
leave something untested
用法筆記
Frequently occurs in contexts of health, safety, and regulation. The object being tested is typically a physical thing (drug, chemical, device, treatment) rather than an abstract concept. Often paired with prepositional phrases like on [subjects] or in [conditions].
常見錯誤
3. An untested person, team, or organisation is one that has never been in a situat
An untested person, team, or organisation is one that has never been in a situation where their skill, ability, or reliability can be judged, so their true quality remains unknown.
The basketball coach started an untested rookie in the opening game of the season.
attributive: untested + rookie (person)
Hiring an untested manager to run the factory made several senior workers feel uneasy.
The relief agency was a relatively untested organisation with no track record in emergency response.
Pedro showed he was not an untested leader by handling the factory strike within hours.
Investors were nervous about funding a largely untested start-up run by first-time founders.
- inexperienced
more common and general; focuses on lack of practice rather than lack of evaluation
- unseasoned
informal, often used for new workers or soldiers
- green
informal, suggests a beginner who still has a lot to learn
- experienced
having gained skill through practice
- seasoned
having extensive experience in a particular role
- proven
shown to be capable through past performance
文法句型
untested + noun (player/manager/team/company)
relatively untested
largely untested
用法筆記
Often modifies nouns for roles or groups: player, candidate, manager, team, company, organisation. Frequently used with adverbs like relatively or largely to indicate partial rather than complete lack of testing.