unadapted

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈdap-təd How to pronounce unadapted (audio)
Definition of unadaptednext
as in unused
not having acquired a habit or tolerance the animals that were unadapted to extreme cold quickly died out during the Ice Age

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Recent Examples of unadapted The speakers are expected to discuss tips and best practices for accessing Japan’s treasure trove of unadapted manga, literature, gaming and screen IP. — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 June 2022 Chernin gets to mine Spotify’s original audio shows for movie ideas, while Spotify can sift through Chernin’s heap of unadapted intellectual property for concepts that might make more sense as podcasts. — Adam Epstein, Quartz, 18 Oct. 2020 Meanwhile, farmers with unadapted seed varieties are unable to produce sufficient yield, resulting in losses for their farms and families, especially in developing countries like India. — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes, 19 July 2022 With more than 1,000 chapters still unadapted, the Straw Hats’ voyage could span many more seasons if the show maintains its audience and Netflix continues greenlighting new installments. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2026 The works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson had remained unadapted to feature film until Denzel Washington took on the challenge of bringing Fences to the big screen. — Kevin Jacobsen and Sammi Burke, EW.com, 17 Nov. 2023
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unused
Adjective
  • In a post shared on X on Wednesday, July 1, Mamdani urged New Yorkers to set their air conditioners to 78 degrees, reduce electricity use and unplug unused electronics as temperatures continue to climb.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Pay close attention to apps that mention bandwidth sharing, proxy access or earning rewards from unused internet.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
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“Unadapted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unadapted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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