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unconverted

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UK/ˌʌn.kənˈvɜː.tɪd/
US/ˌʌn.kənˈvɝː.t̬ɪd/

Meanings

  1. adjectivecomparable

    Not changed into a different form, use or condition, such as a building not turned into homes.

    Grammar: Used before a noun or after be: an unconverted barn.

    Patterns

    • an unconverted building
    • remain unconverted

    They bought an unconverted barn and slowly turned it into a house.

    The loft was still unconverted, with bare beams and no floor.

    Unconverted data can't be read by the new system.

  2. adjectivecomparablereligion

    Not persuaded to accept a particular religion or belief.

    Grammar: Often used as a noun with the: the unconverted.

    Patterns

    • the unconverted

    The missionaries visited the unconverted villages.

    He remained unconverted despite many conversations.

    She tried to win over the unconverted.

  3. adjectivebefore a nounsport

    In rugby or American football, describing a try or touchdown after which no extra kick has been scored.

    Grammar: Used about a try: an unconverted try.

    Patterns

    • an unconverted try

    The team scored an unconverted try before halftime.

    An unconverted try gives five points in rugby union.

    They lost by one because of an unconverted try.

Common combinations

unconverted barn
An unconverted barn sat at the edge of the farm.
unconverted loft
The unconverted loft was used for storage.
the unconverted
He tried to reach the unconverted.
unconverted try
An unconverted try left the score tied.
remain unconverted
The data remained unconverted.

Synonyms and how they differ

unchanged
Unchanged is the general word and does not suggest a planned change that has not been done.
raw
Raw suggests untreated material, but unconverted suggests it could be changed.
unpersuaded
Unpersuaded fits opinions and does not specifically relate to belief systems.

Opposites

converted

Word family

convert verb
to change into another form
conversion noun
the act of changing something
convertible adjective
able to be changed

Commonly confused: unconverted or inconvertible?

unconverted vs inconvertible

Inconvertible means impossible to change, while unconverted means simply not changed yet.

Practice

The family bought an ______ attic, which still had no stairs or windows.

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