What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
unplanted
Example
The unplanted field was overgrown with weeds. [unplanted: adjective]
Example
The farmer left the land unplanted this season to allow it to rest. [unplanted: verb]
unsown
Example
The unsown field was barren and unproductive. [unsown: adjective]
Example
The gardener decided to leave the plot unsown this year to let the soil recover. [unsown: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Unplanted is more common in everyday language than unsown. Unplanted can also imply neglect or abandonment, while unsown is neutral in connotation.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between unplanted and unsown?
Both unplanted and unsown are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
