untapped

adjective

un·​tapped ˌən-ˈtapt How to pronounce untapped (audio)
1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets

Examples of untapped in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The new study highlights the untapped potential of scorpion venom for human health applications. Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Those billions have been sitting untapped as the war grinds on, now in its third year, while officials from multiple countries have debated the legality of sending the money to Ukraine. Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 27 Feb. 2024 And with ace Sandy Alcantara sidelined for the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the Marlins are relying on Perez to tap into some of that untapped potential. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2024 Both seem to welcome a new sense of vulnerability, maybe even of a previously untapped feminine side that equates not with weakness but with personal freedom. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2024 Most untapped opportunities to fix high-emission landfills exist in low- and middle-income countries. Rachel Glennerster, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2024 By choosing leaders who elevate the team's collective intelligence, fostering an environment where all ideas are valued, and creating a system that encourages innovation from any level, organizations can realize the untapped potential within their teams. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2024 The proportion of European women in the labor market stands at around 69% – 11% lower than for men – meaning the untapped potential is high. Mark John, Anne Kauranen, and Gergely Szakacs, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Feb. 2024 The lists also display some prime untapped gaming franchises for adapting into TV and film projects, based on how strong these games’ communities are without any Hollywood interference. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 28 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1779, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of untapped was in 1779

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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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untapped

adjective
un·​tapped ˌən-ˈtapt How to pronounce untapped (audio)
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets

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