unguided
|un-guid-ed|
B2
/ʌnˈɡaɪdɪd/
lacking direction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unguided' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'guided' from Old English 'gīedan', meaning 'to lead or direct'.
Historical Evolution
'gīedan' transformed into the Middle English word 'giden', and eventually became the modern English word 'guide'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lead or direct', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not directed or supervised'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not directed or supervised; lacking guidance or direction.
The unguided missile missed its target.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45