unseasoned
|un/sea/soned|
B2
/ʌnˈsiːzənd/
lacking seasoning or experience
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unseasoned' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'seasoned' from Old French 'assaisoner', meaning 'to ripen or flavor'.
Historical Evolution
'unseasoned' changed from the Old French word 'assaisoner' and eventually became the modern English word 'unseasoned'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not ripened or flavored', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'not flavored' and 'inexperienced'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not flavored with spices or other seasonings.
The unseasoned chicken tasted bland.
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Adjective 2
lacking experience or skill; inexperienced.
The unseasoned driver struggled with the icy roads.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45