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🧦 Without a garter 🏅 Not in the Order
ungartered

ungartered

9.9
Not chosen for the special British honour given to important people
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈɡɑːtə/
  • UK
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  • Many notable figures in history were ungartered despite their service to the crown.

Examples

  • He felt no disappointment at being ungartered, valuing his work above royal honors.

  • The ungartered knight was proud of his achievements.

  • Despite his achievements, he remained ungartered throughout his distinguished career.

  • He remained ungartered despite his many accomplishments.

  • Many prominent leaders remained ungartered despite their contributions to society.

  • Throughout history, brave soldiers have often been ungartered even after their valiant efforts.

  • In literature, the ungartered character symbolizes the rejection of conventional honors.

Antonyms

gartered
  • UK
1 9.9

Being a member of the Order of the Garter and wearing its badge

Surface Forms

ungartered positive

Morphology

ungartered = gartered (opaque) = un + garter + ed

The meaning of 'ungartered' in this context is specific to the Order of the Garter, which is not immediately derivable from the base word.

Etymology

Ungartered comes from un- 'not' and Garter, the famous royal order named after a small garter band. So it means someone who is 'not a member' of that special royal honor.