unextinguished

Unextinguished is an adjective used to describe something that has not been put out or extinguished. This can refer to a literal fire that is still burning or a metaphorical flame, such as passion, hope, or anger, that continues to exist. The term implies a state of ongoing intensity or persistence.

For example, a campfire might be described as unextinguished if it still holds embers and can be rekindled. In a figurative sense, someone's desire for revenge could be unextinguished, meaning it has not faded with time. Similarly, an unextinguished artistic talent suggests a continuous and active creative force.

The opposite of unextinguished is extinguished, which signifies something that has been completely put out or has ceased to exist. The word emphasizes that the process of termination has not yet occurred or has been deliberately prevented. It suggests a lingering presence or power.