untried

adjective

Definition of untriednext
as in untested

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Recent Examples of untried Booker’s play under a new untried coach and equally inexperienced general manager has been promising for the whole team. — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025 And finding a new commissioner would not only take months but may leave the West with an untried, inexperienced leader. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025 Since the election, Reform has tried to refashion itself from a protest vote party to one that could govern – untried and inexperienced, but ready to step in if the Labour Party buckles under its own blunders, and the once-mighty Conservatives drift further into political irrelevance. — Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025 Still, no fruitful option should be left untried, and China is very unlikely to go along with the United States if the latter does not attempt to address the former’s concerns. — Doug Bandow, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2016 See All Example Sentences for untried
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untried
  1. untested
  2. would-be
  3. new
  4. unseasoned
  5. inexperienced
  6. fresh
  7. green
Adjective
  • Concerns about quarterback Jalen Hurts, untested offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and the trade of a star wideout have turned all the attention on the Eagles’ offense in 2026.
    — NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • So there’s a lot of change happening there that’s as of yet untested.
    — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • Gathering the documents necessary to prove citizenship would be difficult for many would-be voters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the would-be comeback albums of 2021’s self-titled and 2025’s is felt more like ideas of what a My Morning Jacket album should be than My Morning Jacket albums that pushed the envelope the way their best work had.
    — Ryan Leas, Pitchfork, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of would-be
Adjective
  • Now is a great time to pick up a new pair of sneakers for fall while prices are low.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026
  • With the team entering a new era with a new coaching staff, Baltimore made some moves that were a bit atypical on roster cutdown day.
    — Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • The comedian is partnering with Knorr to joke about unseasoned chicken in a series of social videos.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And unlike most onigiri, typically made with unseasoned rice, Choe is using both white and purple sushi rice.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of unseasoned
Adjective
  • Anna will also be strong on offense and young, inexperienced defense.
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • And Fins have a secondary so inexperienced the guys might need asbestos uniforms against the expected torching.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inexperienced
Adjective
  • Think bright citrus, fresh herbs, seasonal fruit and plenty of bubbles.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Blood Similar to cleaning urine stains, if the blood on your mattress is fresh, then start the process by soaking up excess liquid with a paper towel before cleaning the area.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of fresh
Adjective
  • And Dean will be the quintessential Mike, commanding the defense as the green dot.
    — Sam Warren, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The three later bought groceries, returned to the apartment and cooked green enchiladas while drinking alcohol, according to the affidavit.
    — Madison Lambert, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of green

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“Untried.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untried. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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