The word "unimplored" is spelled with the prefix "un-", which means "not," followed by the word "implored," meaning "to beg or plead with someone earnestly or desperately to do something." The word is pronounced [uhn-im-plohrd], with the stress on the second syllable. The "i" in "implored" is pronounced as "ih," as in "sit," and the "e" at the end is pronounced as a schwa sound, like the "a" in "sofa." The spelling of this word accurately reflects its pronunciation.
Not solicited.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "unimplored" is derived from two components: "un-" and "implored".
1. "Un-" is a prefix derived from Old English "un-" or "on-", which means "not" or "opposite of". It is commonly used to create negative or opposite meanings to the words it is attached to.
2. "Implored" originates from the Latin word "implorare", which is a combination of "in-" (meaning "towards" or "upon") and "plorare" (meaning "to weep" or "to cry out"). Therefore, "implore" carries the idea of earnestly pleading or begging for something.
When "un-" is combined with "implored", it creates "unimplored", suggesting something that has not been pleaded for, requested, or sought after.