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Definition of unground

unground

/ʌnˈɡraʊnd/
un · ground
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unground Lexical Profile

unground Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not crushed, milled, or reduced to powder or small particles by grinding (especially of grains, spices, or coffee beans).

Example

"Storing whole, unground peppercorns in an airtight jar preserves their essential oils and pungent aroma much longer than buying pre-ground pepper."

2

Not shaped, sharpened, smoothed, or polished by friction or abrasion (especially of glass lenses, gemstones, or metal blades).

Example

"The workshop received a shipment of raw, unground optical glass blanks ready to be shaped into telescope lenses."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'unground' (meaning not crushed, milled, or sharpened, from the past participle of 'grind') with 'ungrounded' (meaning lacking a solid basis, foundation, or electrical ground).

• Rhymes for unground

• Nearby Words

ungratefulness
ungreased
ungroomed
unground
ungrounded
ungroup
ungrouped

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