unworn
unworn — adjective
- unwornpositive
- more unworncomparative
- most unwornsuperlative
1. describing a surface or object that still has its original form or texture becau
describing a surface or object that still has its original form or texture because it has not been rubbed, walked on, or handled enough to show any signs of damage or thinning.
The soles of these hiking boots look almost unworn after two years of use.
collocation: unworn soles / unworn surface
The path through the forest remained unworn because few people ever walked there.
Wei noticed that the carpet in the corner was still unworn, unlike the busy hallway.
The old stone steps in the temple were surprisingly unworn despite their age.
Kofi checked the tire treads and told the driver they were almost unworn.
- pristine
suggests perfect, like-new condition; broader than unworn as it can apply to never-used items too
- unblemished
focus on having no marks or defects rather than no friction damage
- untouched
suggests nobody has used or interfered with the object
文法句型
unworn + noun
be/remain/seem + unworn
用法筆記
Commonly used for surfaces that lose material through friction: carpets, paths, soles, tool surfaces, or mechanical parts. Attributive use ("unworn carpet") is slightly less frequent than predicative ("the carpet is unworn").
常見錯誤
2. describing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, or an accessory that has never
describing an item of clothing, a pair of shoes, or an accessory that has never been put on a person's body, often still with its original tags or in its packaging.
Liam found three unworn shirts in their original packaging at the back of the closet.
unworn + still in original packaging
The charity shop received a box of unworn shoes with the price tags still attached.
Ananya decided to return the unworn dress to the store for a full refund.
The tailor wrapped the unworn suit in tissue paper and placed it in a garment bag.
Elena gave away three unworn pairs of winter gloves that no longer fit her.
文法句型
unworn + noun
remain + unworn
still unworn
用法筆記
Restricted to items that are worn on the body — clothing, shoes, hats, gloves, watches, jewellery. Not used for household items (an unworn sofa) or tools. Distinguish from Sense 1: a coat may be unworn (Sense 2 — never worn) but look worn (Sense 1 — shows damage from use).
常見錯誤
3. describing a person's mind, attitude, or creative output as still fresh, lively,
describing a person's mind, attitude, or creative output as still fresh, lively, and not dulled or tired by repeated experience — for example, an enthusiasm that has not faded over many years, or an artistic style that does not feel predictable.
Even after forty years of teaching, Mrs. Chen's enthusiasm for her subject remained unworn.
figurative: unworn enthusiasm
The young illustrator's unworn imagination produced children's books full of colour and surprise.
attributive: unworn imagination
Diego's wonder at the ocean was unworn, as if he saw it for the first time every morning.
Critics praised the novelist for her unworn perspective on a story that had been told many times before.
The old carpenter had an unworn curiosity about every new tool that arrived in the workshop.
文法句型
unworn + noun
remain + unworn
用法筆記
Figurative and formal register. Typical subjects: enthusiasm, imagination, curiosity, wonder, perspective, style. Avoid in casual conversation; prefer "fresh" or "still lively" in everyday speech.