unrotted
- adjective
- /ʌnˈrɑːtɪd/
- The unrotted fruit was still delicious.
Examples
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They found some unrotted wood beneath the old shed that could still be used.
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The carpenter selected only unrotted logs for the new cabin.
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After the storm, most of the fruit was spoiled, but a few unrotted apples remained.
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I found some unrotted vegetables in the back of the fridge.
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The gardener was pleased to find unrotted fruits still hanging on the tree.
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She carefully sorted through the unrotted vegetables to prepare for the evening meal.
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He was amazed at how unrotted the ancient wood remained, preserved by the dry climate.
Synonyms
Not damaged or rotten and still in a fresh, natural state
Not damaged or harmed
Still in its original good condition
Not rotten and still fresh, like leaves or wood
Not rotted or broken down and remaining as it was
Not decayed or spoiled, kept in original condition
Not damaged and still whole
Not destroyed or damaged and still in good condition
Antonyms
How Rotten
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unrotted is made of un- meaning 'not' and rot meaning 'to go bad', as with fruit or wood. So an unrotted thing is 'not decayed' and is still fresh or usable.