How Do You Spell UNREPRIEVED?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɹɪpɹˈiːvd] (IPA)

Unreprieved is a word that refers to someone who has not been granted relief from punishment. The spelling of this word in IPA phonetic transcription is /ʌnrɪˈpriːvd/. The first syllable 'un' is pronounced as /ʌn/ and means the opposite of 're'. The vowels 'i' and 'e' are pronounced together as /iː/. The last syllable 'vied' is pronounced as /vd/. Therefore, the correct spelling of this word can be useful in representing its correct pronunciation using the IPA phonetic transcription.

UNREPRIEVED Meaning and Definition

1. Unreprieved is an adjective that describes a situation in which punishment or judgement has not been delayed, revoked, or granted mercy. It refers to the absence of clemency or reprieve granted to an individual who has been convicted or accused of a crime, and is commonly used in legal or criminal justice contexts.

   When a person is unreprieved, it means that their fate or sentence has not been altered or postponed, often implying a lack of leniency or compassion from the authorities. Unreprieved individuals typically face the full extent of the consequences imposed upon them, such as imprisonment, fines, or even capital punishment, without any intervention to mitigate or alleviate their punishment.

   The term unreprieved also conveys a sense of finality and closure, suggesting that all legal means of appeal or review have been exhausted or denied, leaving no room for further reprieve. It implies that the person's plea for mercy or reconsideration has been disregarded or rejected, leaving them with no other recourse but to face the imposed penalty.

   In a broader sense, unreprieved can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation in which someone is trapped or suffering without hope or relief. It signifies a state of perpetual or imminent adversity, with no prospect of escape or reprieve from unfavorable circumstances.

2. Not respited.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNREPRIEVED

• unreprived
• ynreprieved
• hnreprieved
• jnreprieved
• inreprieved
• 8nreprieved
• 7nreprieved
• ubreprieved
• umreprieved
• ujreprieved
• uhreprieved
• uneeprieved
• undeprieved
• unfeprieved
• unteprieved
• un5eprieved
• un4eprieved
• unrwprieved
• unrsprieved
• unrdprieved

Etymology of UNREPRIEVED

The word "unreprieved" is derived from the combination of two elements: "un-" and "reprieve".

The prefix "un-" is a negative prefix in English and is used to reverse the meaning of a word. In this case, it signifies the absence or opposite of something.

The word "reprieve" comes from Old French "reprever", meaning to bring relief or reprieve. It originated from Latin "re-" (meaning "again") and "probaare" (meaning "to test or prove"). The verb "reprever" entered Middle English as "reprieven", with the sense of granting a delay or respite.

Over time, the meaning of "reprieve" shifted to refer to the temporary suspension or cancellation of a punishment, especially in a legal context.