unshoveled
Neglected after snowfall
Unshoveled describes a surface, usually a driveway, sidewalk, or path, that hasn't been cleared of snow: The unshoveled steps were treacherous.
The word implies neglect or delay—someone should have shoveled but hasn't yet.
Not kept in repair
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- untendedNot looked after
- uncared-forLacking attention or maintenance
- ignoredPurposely not noticed
overlooked · forgotten · unkempt · disregarded · abandoned · derelict · remiss · negligent
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- unsafeLikely to cause harm
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
- dangerousApt to cause harm
impassable · blocked · obstructed · inaccessible · uncleared · risky · perilous · accident-prone
Passage prevented or impeded
- impassableImpossible to traverse
- congestedBlocked by overcrowding
- cloggedBlocked by buildup
- buriedPlaced beneath earth
impeded · hindered · restricted · encumbered · snowbound · piled · accumulated · banked
Precipitation of frozen crystals
- blizzardViolent prolonged snowstorm
- driftsMoves without direction
- flurriesBrief, light precipitation
- iciclesFrozen hanging water formations
frozen · snowstorm · sleet · freezing · frostbite · windchill · subzero · whiteout
Extremely physically demanding
- strenuousRequiring intense exertion
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
- gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding
- arduousDemanding strenuous effort
demanding · toilsome · physical · manual · tiring · burdensome · difficult · challenging
unmaintained
Not kept in repair
- unattendedLacking supervision or care
- untendedNot looked after
- uncared-forLacking attention or maintenance
ignored · overlooked · forgotten · unkempt · disregarded · abandoned · derelict · remiss · negligent · unswept
slippery
Lacking friction, hard-to-grasp
- icyFrozen or unfriendly
- unsafeLikely to cause harm
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
dangerous · impassable · blocked · obstructed · inaccessible · uncleared · risky · perilous · accident-prone · liability
blocked
Passage prevented or impeded
- impassableImpossible to traverse
- congestedBlocked by overcrowding
- cloggedBlocked by buildup
buried · impeded · hindered · restricted · encumbered · snowbound · piled · accumulated · banked · heaped
snowfall
Precipitation of frozen crystals
icicles · frozen · snowstorm · sleet · freezing · frostbite · windchill · subzero · whiteout · hypothermia
backbreaking
Extremely physically demanding
- strenuousRequiring intense exertion
- exhaustingDepleting one's stamina
- gruelingExtremely tiring and demanding
arduous · demanding · toilsome · physical · manual · tiring · burdensome · difficult · challenging · sweaty