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Definition of unburnt

unburnt

/ʌnˈbɜːnt/
un · burnt
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• adjective

1

Not damaged, consumed, or affected by fire or extreme heat.

Example

"A small patch of unburnt forest remained standing in the middle of the valley after the wildfire."

2

Not hardened or fired in a kiln (especially of clay or brick).

Example

"The ancient walls were constructed using unburnt clay bricks dried in the sun."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Unburnt" is more common in British and Commonwealth English, whereas "unburned" is generally preferred in American English.

• Rhymes for unburnt

• Nearby Words

unburnable
unburned
unburnished
unburnt
unbury
unbusinesslike
unbuttered

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English unbærned, formed from the privative prefix un- ("not") and the past participle of burn.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unburnt. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unburnt
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