unkindled

Examples

• All

• 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

U

unlit

vsunkindled

6 2.7

Without any light or not burning

refers to objects in terms of ignition rather than mere darkness

U

unburned

vsunkindled

1 3.4

Not damaged by fire and still safe to enter

focuses on whether something was lit rather than on any burn damage

U

unstruck

vsunkindled

7.9

Not lit or set off, especially matches and fuses

is the general state rather than a device specific description

U

unlighted

vsunkindled

5.8

Not burning, for example a candle

is the broader term not limited to small flame sources

U

unsinged

vsunkindled

5.3

Not burned or damaged by fire

emphasizes ignition rather than avoiding scorch or heat marks

U

uncharred

vsunkindled

5.1

Not burned by fire or strong heat

focuses on overall ignition rather than only surface color changes

F

fireless

vsunkindled

5.5

Having no fire or flames

refers to an object's lack of ignition rather than general absence of fire

Antonyms

I

ignited

3.5

Set on fire so it is burning

K

kindled

5.3

Made to burn and give a warm, soft light

How Lit

ablaze

14 5.5

lit

1.0

unkindled

1 9.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology