unburied

[US]/'ʌn'beri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. not buried

Example Sentences

The unburied treasure was finally discovered by the archaeologists.

The unburied bodies were a grim reminder of the war's toll.

The unburied truth came to light during the investigation.

The unburied emotions resurfaced after years of suppression.

The unburied memories haunted her dreams.

The unburied secrets of the past were finally revealed.

The unburied hatchet between them caused tension in the room.

The unburied grievances needed to be addressed for reconciliation.

The unburied issues in their relationship led to its downfall.

The unburied evidence was crucial for solving the case.

Real-world Examples

But bits of the unburied past from time to time come to light, and require response.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

They're carrying coffins that have been piling up, unburied in the city cemetery, to other towns.

Source: NPR News March 2020 Collection

" Such feasting and commingling, with my father still unburied, seemed to me unfitting and heartless, " wrote Edward VIII in his memoirs.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

The bones of Beatrice continued to lie unburied, and her Ghost continued to haunt the Castle.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

Don Apolinar Moscote ventured to remind him that an unburied drowned man was a danger to public health.

Source: One Hundred Years of Solitude

Her bones lying still unburied in the Cave, the restless soul of Beatrice continued to inhabit the Castle.

Source: Monk (Part 1)

Since the dam's collapse, the running waters have unburied landmines, destroyed weapons and ammunition, and carried 150 tons of machine oil to the Black Sea.

Source: VOA Special June 2023 Collection

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