ungotten

[ uhn-got-n ]

adjective

1. not obtained or gained.
2. Obsolete. not begotten.

ungotten

/ ʌnˈɡɒtən /

adjective

1. archaic.
   not obtained or won

Word History and Origins

Origin of ungotten¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; un- ¹, gotten

Example Sentences

In response David Cameron rushed out this statement: "And tell the pleasant Pep this mock of his Hath turned his balls to gunstones, and his soul Shall stand sore chargèd for the wasteful vengeance That shall fly from them — for many a thousand widows Shall this his mock mock out of their dear husbands Mock mothers from their sons, mock castles down; And some are yet ungotten and unborn That shall have cause to curse Pep's scorn."

From The Guardian

The house in which the Levesons resided, as previously recorded, was situated on the east side of Stafford Street; the Midland Railway now runs through the site, but before the line was cut, and whilst the mines remained ungotten, traces of its ancient moat were clearly discernible.

From Project Gutenberg

Gift ungotten! largess high Of a frustrate will!

From Project Gutenberg

O fearful heart! why comparest thou with Nimrod      Or Alexander? of this world not lords only,      But worthy to subdue heaven, as saying go'th;      And thou reputest thyself more high      Than them both, and despairest so cowardly      To win a woman, of whom hath been so many      Gotten and ungotten, never heard of any?

From Project Gutenberg

To carry the map of an ungotten estate in your pocket is a poor sort of copyhold.

From Project Gutenberg