Uncorrected (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Not subjected to correction or discipline; "let her children grow up uncorrected".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The spoiled child was left uncorrected by her parents, who never disciplined her for misbehaving.
• His uncorrected behavior led to him being ostracized by his peers at school.
• The lack of discipline in the household meant the children grew up uncorrected and unruly.
• Without proper guidance, the young athlete's uncorrected technique led to a series of injuries.
• The uncorrected attitude of the new employee caused tension among his colleagues in the workplace.

Synonyms

• Undisciplined

Meaning ²

Left faulty or wrong; "uncorrected astigmatism".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• Her vision suffered due to an uncorrected astigmatism that she had been living with since childhood.
• The inspector highlighted several uncorrected hazards in the factory that needed immediate attention.
• The patient's uncorrected nearsightedness was causing more problems than initially thought, affecting daily activities.
• Uncorrected carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels were believed to contribute to climate change.
• Years of uncorrected misalignment had left the old printing press nearly unusable.

Antonyms

• Corrected