unestablished

[ uhn-i-stab-lisht ]

adjective

1. not established.
2. British. (of a worker or job) temporary, part-time, or having a special or unique routine.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unestablished¹

First recorded in 1640–50; un- ¹ + established ( def )

Example Sentences

That work requires funding, though, which can be hard to procure for an unestablished crop.

From Salon

The Bountiful Company used this feature to merge new and unestablished products with older and more popular ones.

From Washington Times

The production is notable for its cohort of young, diverse and largely unestablished talent; 33 performers, including many actors of color, made their Broadway debut on Thursday night.

From The Guardian

“It reminds me of things that happen where the rule of law is unknown or unestablished. Whipping up public furor on both sides I don’t think it is constructive or helpful.”

From Salon

Not only are the Nationals still within striking distance of two unestablished teams, but they do not have much to sell.

From Washington Post