Pronunciation: [ʌnpˈʌnɪʃt] (IPA) 
The word "unpunished" is spelled with five phonetic sounds. First, the "ʌ" sound for the letter "u", followed by the "n" sound, then the "p" sound, the "ʌ" sound again for the second "u", and finally the "ʃt" sound represented by the letters "ished". This word means without having received a punishment for a wrongdoing or crime. It's important to spell it correctly so that the intended meaning is clear in written communication.
Unpunished is an adjective that describes a state or condition in which a person has not been subject to any form of punishment or retribution for their actions, whether it be due to a lack of evidence, neglect, leniency, or some other reason. When someone is unpunished, it means that they have been able to avoid facing any consequences, penalties, or sanctions for their wrongdoing.
This term applies to various contexts, including legal, ethical, and moral realms. In the legal system, an individual may be considered unpunished if there has been no conviction or sentence imposed upon them for a crime they are alleged to have committed. It suggests that despite their actions being widely believed or known, they have managed to evade any form of legal culpability.
In an ethical or moral framework, being unpunished implies that no consequences or accountability have been meted out for dishonesty, misconduct, or unethical behavior. It suggests a lack of justice or fairness in addressing wrongs committed, allowing the wrongdoer to escape any form of retribution or correction.
The term can also extend to societal contexts, where the failure to address or rectify wrongdoing can perpetuate a sense of impunity, potentially leading to a cycle where similar actions continue without consequences. Overall, being unpunished signifies the absence of any form of penalty, discipline, or accountability for one's actions.
Suffered to pass without punishment, or with impunity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word unpunished comes from the combination of two components: un- as a prefix and punish.
The prefix un- is of Germanic origin and denotes negation or reversal of the action or quality of the root word it is attached to. In this case, un- implies the absence or lack of punishment.
The root word punish originated from the Latin word punire, which means to inflict a penalty for an offense. Over time, punish entered English from Old French, and its meaning remained unchanged. Combining the prefix un- with punish forms the word unpunished, meaning not subjected to punishment or remaining free from punishment.
