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Definition of unwon

unwon

/ˌʌnˈwʌn/
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• adjective

1

Not yet gained, achieved, or victorious, as of a prize, contest, or goal.

Example

"With two games remaining in the season, the championship title remained unwon."


2

Not persuaded, convinced, or charmed into agreement or affection.

Example

"Despite his earnest apologies and thoughtful gifts, her heart remained unwon."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English unwonnen, formed from the privative prefix un- ('not') and wonnen, the past participle of winnen ('to win').

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