unbegun

Still not initiated

Not yet started or initiated.

Unbegun describes tasks, projects, or journeys that remain in a state before commencement: The unbegun novel sat as a blank document on her desktop.

The word emphasizes potential rather than neglect—something waiting to begin rather than something abandoned.

unattempted

untried

Not yet tested

uninitiatedLacking specialized knowledge
unapproachedNot reached or equaled
untouchedNot contacted or affected

unexplored · unopened · unstarted · virgin · pristine · fresh · new · original · uncharted · untested

latent

dormant

Inactive but capable

untappedNot yet utilized
potentialLatent capacity for development
unrealizedNot made actual

latent · concealed · hidden · unexpressed · undeveloped · germinal · embryonic · quiescent · inactive · sleeping

delayed

postponed

Moved to a later date

deferredSet aside until later
pendingAwaiting resolution or decision
shelvedDeferred or stored away

tabled · stalled · suspended · on hold · backlogged · queued · waiting · paused · mothballed · sidelined

Opposites

initiation status

unbegunbegun

Having started already

started · commenced · initiated · underway · launched

progress/completion

unbeguncompleted

Fully finished

finished · done · concluded · accomplished · fulfilled

Family

begin, beginning, begun, beginner, began, begins, beginnings, beget, begetter

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G