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unkindled

unkindled

1 9.9
Not set on fire, like logs or candles waiting to burn
  • adjective
: sin encender
  • The firewood remained unkindled after the storm.

Examples

  • Rows of unkindled candles lined the shelves during the daytime.

  • The fireplace was filled with unkindled logs, awaiting the touch of a match.

  • Her hope remained unkindled despite the encouragement of her friends.

  • I found the matches next to the unkindled logs.

  • The leaves lay unkindled on the forest floor, untouched by flames.

  • Despite the dry conditions, the campfire wood remained unkindled after the rain.

  • The match was left unkindled, its tip still dry and ready for use.

Synonyms

unlit
vsunkindled
7 2.7

Without any light or not burning

refers to objects in terms of ignition rather than mere darkness
unburned
vsunkindled
2 3.4

Not damaged by fire and still safe to enter

focuses on whether something was lit rather than on any burn damage
unstruck
vsunkindled
1 7.9

Not lit or set off, especially matches and fuses

is the general state rather than a device specific description
fireless
vsunkindled
1 5.5

Having no fire or flames

refers to an object's lack of ignition rather than general absence of fire
unsinged
vsunkindled
1 5.3

Not burned or damaged by fire

emphasizes ignition rather than avoiding scorch or heat marks
uncharred
vsunkindled
1 5.1

Not burned by fire or strong heat

focuses on overall ignition rather than only surface color changes
unlighted
vsunkindled
1 5.8

Not burning, for example a candle

is the broader term not limited to small flame sources

Antonyms

2 3.5

Set on fire so it is burning

1 5.3

Made to burn and give a warm, soft light

How Lit

ablaze
19 5.5
lit
171 1.0
unkindled
1 9.9

Surface Forms

unkindled positive

Morphology

unkindled = kindled (transparent) = un + kindle + ed

Formed by negation 'un-' + the past-participle/adjectival 'kindled', so the meaning 'not set on fire' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Unkindled is made of un- 'not' and kindle 'to start a fire', so it literally means 'not lit' or 'not set on fire'. That's why unkindled can describe logs or candles that are not burning, or hopes and feelings that have not yet begun.