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unviolated

/ˌʌnˈvaɪ.ə.leɪ.tɪd/
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unviolated Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not broken, infringed, or transgressed; kept intact and faithfully observed (especially of a law, treaty, oath, or right).

Example

"The ceasefire agreement remained unviolated throughout the diplomatic summit."

2

Free from desecration, profanation, physical intrusion, or defilement; preserved in a pure or undisturbed state.

Example

"Archaeologists were thrilled to discover an unviolated tomb hidden deep within the valley."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Unviolated' emphasizes that something has actually escaped being broken or desecrated in practice, whereas 'inviolate' and 'inviolable' often carry a stronger connotation of sacredness or a moral mandate that something must not be profaned.

• Rhymes for unviolated

• Nearby Words

unvetted
unviable
unviewed
unviolated
unvisitable
unvisited
unvoiced

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the English privative prefix 'un-' ('not') and 'violated', the past participle of 'violate', which derives from the Latin 'violatus', meaning 'treated with violence or dishonor'.

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