unworked
Unworked is an adjective used to describe material, sites, or resources that have not been worked upon by humans. It can mean that something is in its natural or unexplored state, not yet processed, mined, shaped, or developed. The term is common in fields such as geology, archaeology, land use, and manufacturing.
Etymology and usage notes: Unworked is formed from the prefix un- plus worked, signaling the absence of
Geology and mining contexts: An unworked ore body or unworked seam has not yet been extracted, milled,
Archaeology and material science: An unworked artifact is one that has not been modified by human workmanship,
Land use and environment: Unworked land refers to terrain not cultivated, developed, or otherwise altered by
In everyday usage, unworked can describe any item or site that has not undergone the relevant processing