MEANING
Not placed in the ground or otherwise given burial, especially of the dead.
Use it for
Use for remains or a grave that has not been laid to rest.Give a death or burial site a stark image of incompletion.
Words that belong together
- unburied dead
- unburied body
- leave unburied
On the page
An unburied coffin lay in the rain, its lid still nailed shut.
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- unburied
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Usage notes
Literally means not buried; in a story it can suggest neglect, unresolved death, or a violated custom.
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