What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unflowered
Example
The unflowered plants will need more sunlight to bloom. [unflowered: adjective]
Example
The garden looked barren with all the unflowered plants. [unflowered: adjective]
unblossomed
Example
The unblossomed rose buds will open soon with some water and sunshine. [unblossomed: adjective]
Example
The garden was full of unblossomed flowers waiting to bloom. [unblossomed: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unblossomed is more commonly used than unflowered in everyday language, and it has more variations in form.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between unflowered and unblossomed?
Both unflowered and unblossomed are formal words that are appropriate for use in academic or scientific writing, but they are less common in everyday conversation.
