unexploded

/ʌnɛksˈplɒdɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not exploded or detonated, especially referring to a bomb or other explosive device that has not gone off

“The bomb was safely defused, but there was still a risk from the unexploded explosive.”

2. noun

an unexploded explosive device

“The unexploded bomb was later found and removed by the military team.”

Synonyms

  • live bomb
  • unexploded device

Antonyms

  • detonated
  • exploded