un
marked
Comparative
more unmarked
Superlative
most unmarked
1
lacking visible signs or distinctive features
- The unmarked trail led deeper into the forest, away from the main paths.
- The unmarked package arrived on the doorstep without any labels or postage.
- The unmarked police car patrolled the streets, keeping a low profile.
- The unmarked intersection posed a safety hazard for drivers, leading to frequent accidents.
- The unmarked building was easily overlooked among the bustling cityscape.
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2
not noticed or observed, often implying something that goes without acknowledgment
- His achievements went unmarked by the public, despite their significance.
- The anniversary of their friendship passed unmarked, as neither remembered.
- The moment of victory went unmarked, overshadowed by the chaos around them.
- His quiet generosity remained unmarked by others, unnoticed but deeply felt.
3
(of a word or form) lacking any specific feature or distinction, such as formality or gender
- The word "teacher" is unmarked, as it can refer to both male and female educators.
- "Cat" is unmarked, as it doesn't specify gender, unlike "tomcat" or "queen" (marked for gender).
- The sentence "She went to the store" uses unmarked language with no special emphasis or style.
- "Happy" is unmarked, while "happier" is marked for comparison.
- In English, the present tense verb form "run" is unmarked, while "ran" is marked for past tense.