The Opposite(Antonym) of “unopened”
The antonym of unopened is opened and unsealed. The antonyms opened and unsealed convey the opposite meaning of unopened, which means something has not been opened or accessed yet.
Explore all Antonyms of “unopened”
- unsealed
- opened
Definitions and Examples of opened, unsealed
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
opened
No longer closed or sealed.
Example
She opened the gift and was delighted to find a beautiful necklace inside.
Not closed or sealed tightly.
Example
The envelope was unsealed, and its contents were visible.
Key Differences: opened vs unsealed
- 1Opened refers to something that was previously closed or sealed and has now been accessed.
- 2Unsealed refers to something that was not closed or sealed tightly, making it possible to access its contents.
Effective Usage of opened, unsealed
- 1Describing Packaging: Use unopened to describe packaging that has not been accessed yet, and opened or unsealed to describe packaging that has been accessed.
- 2Describing Containers: Use unopened to describe containers that have not been opened yet, and opened or unsealed to describe containers that have been opened.
- 3Describing Letters or Envelopes: Use unopened to describe letters or envelopes that have not been accessed yet, and opened or unsealed to describe letters or envelopes that have been accessed.
Remember this!
The antonyms opened and unsealed convey the opposite meaning of unopened, which means something has not been opened or accessed yet. Use unopened to describe packaging, containers, letters, or envelopes that have not been accessed yet, and opened or unsealed to describe those that have been accessed.
