NYT Dictionary

UNTHOUGHT

/ˈənθɔt/
NounVerbAdjectiveUN-thoughtun-thought · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

That which has not been (yet) thought; that which has yet to enter into the mind; a non-existent thought.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From un- + thought. Compare Old English unþanc (“disfavour, displeasure, anger, ill-will”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unhopedinadvertentundesignedundevisedunintentionalunplannedunpremeditated

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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