unattempted
Left completely undone
Unattempted describes something that has not been tried or undertaken: The summit remained unattempted until 1953.
The word often implies that something is waiting to be done, whether avoided deliberately or simply not yet approached: Several unattempted routes still challenged climbers.
Not yet investigated
- untestedNot yet examined
- untouchedNot contacted or affected
- unapproachedNot reached or equaled
- unbroachedNot yet opened
unopened · unentered · unexecuted · unperformed · virgin · pristine · undeveloped · uninitiated
Not yet complete
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- undoneNot fastened or completed
- remainingStill present after removal
unfulfilled · unrealized · unaccomplished · incomplete · awaiting · deferred · postponed · suspended
Not yet utilized
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- possibilityState of being achievable
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
- openingGap or start
chance · option · latent · dormant · waiting · available · ready · ripe
Delay from uncertainty
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- disinclinationLack of desire
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
- cautionCareful attention to risk
reservation · qualm · doubt · uncertainty · timidity · avoidance · evasion · shirking
unexplored
Not yet investigated
- untestedNot yet examined
- untouchedNot contacted or affected
- unapproachedNot reached or equaled
unbroached · unopened · unentered · unexecuted · unperformed · virgin · pristine · undeveloped · uninitiated · unconquered
unfinished
Not yet complete
- pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- undoneNot fastened or completed
remaining · unfulfilled · unrealized · unaccomplished · incomplete · awaiting · deferred · postponed · suspended · on hold
untapped
Not yet utilized
- potentialLatent capacity for development
- possibilityState of being achievable
- prospectPotential client or opportunity
opening · chance · option · latent · dormant · waiting · available · ready · ripe · unexploited
hesitation
Delay from uncertainty
- reluctanceDisinclination to act
- disinclinationLack of desire
- apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
caution · reservation · qualm · doubt · uncertainty · timidity · avoidance · evasion · shirking · sidestepping