unexamined

adjective

un·​ex·​am·​ined ˌən-ig-ˈza-mənd How to pronounce unexamined (audio)
: not subjected to examination (such as critical scrutiny, analysis, or comparison) : not carefully weighed or examined
… encouraging students to question their own unexamined beliefs …Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
With every aspect of public education coming under increased scrutiny, no program is left unexamined.Patty Kohler and Jacque Reese
"The unexamined life is not worth living."translation of Socrates, as quoted in Plato's Apology

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As the industry grows more critical of the way games are made—that is, who makes them, who is allowed to make them, and under what conditions are they made—its tolerance for unexamined hype is shrinking. Megan Farokhmanesh, WIRED, 4 Apr. 2023 Even when Vance and his sister struggle to get their mother into rehab, the political implications of their situation go unexamined. Sarah Jones, Vulture, 15 July 2024 An unexamined life such as this can lead to a downward spiral. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024 Cohen, who cohosts the podcast Seek Treatment with fellow comedian Pat Regan, is skilled at referencing her physical form for laughs without muddying the comedic waters with unexamined fatphobia. Emma Specter, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unexamined 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unexamined was in the 15th century

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“Unexamined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexamined. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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