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untapped

ADJECTIVE
maiden
Synonyms
STRONGEST
inaugural introductory
STRONG
beginning first initial original pioneer primary prime
WEAK
fresh initiatory intact new unbroached untried unused
Antonyms
STRONG
final last
WEAK
concluding latest
ADJECTIVE
unused
Synonyms
STRONGEST
idle vacant
WEAK
brand new brand- fresh mint condition new remaining unaccustomed unfamiliar untried
Antonyms
WEAK
used
ADJECTIVE
virgin/virginal
Synonyms
WEAK
first fresh idle immaculate initial innocent intact modest natural new original primeval pristine pure spotless uncorrupted undefiled undisturbed unmarred unspoiled unsullied untested untouched untried vestal
Antonyms
WEAK
defiled sullied used

Example Sentences

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Initial real-world applications of Ace-like robots likely would be in manufacturing and service industries, although untapped potential lies across sports, entertainment and safety-critical environments, according to the study.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

There are some stirrings in the public discourse that suggests the existence of a deep, untapped well of anger at the hyper-rich.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s a massive untapped opportunity for Apple, whose Mac installed base of 260 million units lags far behind the iPhone installed base of 1.5 billion units.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

And some see Zimbabwe's vast and untapped deposits of rare-earth minerals and the transactional nature of Trump's politics as key to unlocking the cash.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

To Ernest, this detritus of U-235 separation and plutonium manufacture was untapped treasure; only neutrons were needed to unlock its value.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik