Unconvert

To reverse or undo a conversion; to revert something that has undergone a change to its original state or form, particularly concerning changes in belief, allegiance, or format. This can involve reversing a religious conversion, reverting a digital file to a previous format, or changing a person's political alignment. It signifies a return to a previous condition or state of mind after an alteration has occurred. The act often implies a deliberate or forceful effort to restore the original form or allegiance.

Unconvert meaning with examples

• After years of dedicated practice, the software engineer attempted to unconvert the older file into a version the older programs could read again; unfortunately, the conversion process proved too complicated, and all data was lost in the attempt.
• The evangelist struggled to unconvert the masses, trying to undo the new converts' newfound beliefs; he attempted through public sermons and debates to return them to their original faith.
• Faced with overwhelming evidence, the government was forced to unconvert the land back to its natural state after discovering that the land contained a protected species, and to stop the deforestation and development immediately.
• He sought to unconvert the old text into a new, easier-to-read format. His mission to return to the original meaning, but the effort to get the older version back from the new format required great skill and knowledge.
• The artist sought to unconvert his work to make the painting's colors and images match the original vision he had at the moment he first had the idea; to revert it back after he felt he went astray.