UNREAD Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

unread

adjective

ˌən-ˈred

Definition of unread

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 And, to be sure, the last thing the world needs is another group of angsty indie rockers with too many unread Verso books on their shelves. — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 1 June 2026 Rot in bed and let your unread text messages hit three figures. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 1 June 2026 Today’s astro-weather is buzzing with unread texts and analysis paralysis, but beneath all of the distractions (not to mention the need to overexplain yourself), an important truth is coming to the surface. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 Thou mayest skim unread messages if the number of notifications is greater than 20. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unread

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unread

Adjective

Some people in the White House treated Jackie as a cipher, ignorant of almost everything happening.

— Laurence Leamer, Vanity Fair, 14 Oct. 2026
And in a world increasingly populated by people who are absolutely certain that everyone who disagrees with them is either ignorant or immoral, our universities could use considerably more of all three.

— Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of ignorant

Adjective

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Campaign images show close-fitting cycling jerseys paired with dark shorts, with prints ranging from yellow-green graphics to blue-and-white patterns.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026