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Unseeded - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Unseeded refers to something that lacks seeds or has not been planted with seeds. In sports, it describes a competitor not ranked or favored to win. The term can also imply natural growth without human intervention.

unseeded

/ʌnˈsidɪd/ /ʌnˈsiːdɪd/

Definition:

Not seeded; lacking seeds or not given a ranking in a competition.

Synonyms:

unranked, wildcard, non-seeded

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

seeded, ranked, favored

Common Collocations:

unseeded player, unseeded team, unseeded tournament

Derivatives:

unseededly, unseededness

Usage Tips:

Use "unseeded" to describe players or teams without rankings in competitions or plants without seeds.

Common Phrases:

unseeded underdog, unseeded upset, unseeded contender

Etymology:

Derived from "seed," with the prefix "un-" indicating negation or absence.

Examples:

  • 1. The tennis player was unseeded but won the match.
  • 2. Farmers grew an unseeded variety of watermelon this year.
  • 3. The tournament featured several strong unseeded competitors.
  • 4. She surprised everyone as an unseeded entrant in the race.

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