as in ignorant
lacking in education or the knowledge gained from books
an officer who seemed to be completely unread in military theory
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Recent Examples of unread
Some feel fine with 3,254 unread emails, while others can keep on top of it.
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Yet the documentary also references the nearly iconic joke about how issues of the magazine would pile up in people’s living rooms, like the ultimate unread homework assignment.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Why the message reminder feature matters Many people leave emails unread as a reminder to reply later, but that method often fails.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
WhatsApp messages sent from abroad remained unread.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2026
Yet the documentary also references the nearly iconic joke about how issues of the magazine would pile up in people’s living rooms, like the ultimate unread homework assignment.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 1 Dec. 2025
Why the message reminder feature matters Many people leave emails unread as a reminder to reply later, but that method often fails.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
WhatsApp messages sent from abroad remained unread.
—Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unread
Adjective
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The popularity of e-bikes and e-motos has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving lawmakers and law enforcement scrambling to regulate the bikes that are often used by young riders ignorant or disdainful of the rules of the road.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump is either too ignorant or mentally challenged — and dangerous — to continue as president.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But what exactly happens to these baby stars next isn't always clear (literally) because they are buried deep within clouds of dark, dusty gas that obscure them.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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All the bedrooms can be found upstairs, including one that’s currently being used as an office and a primary suite flaunting dual dressing rooms and baths, plus a sauna clad in dark gray stone.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unread. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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