Unsummoned

The adjective 'unsummoned' describes a person, thing, or event that has not been officially or formally called upon, requested, or directed to appear or participate. It implies a lack of invitation, command, or requirement to be present. The term suggests an absence of an expected summons or call to action. This can be applied to individuals who haven't been called for service, meetings, or any organized event. Objects can be unsummoned when they are not activated, requested, or triggered. The context typically involves a potential event, gathering, or task for which a formal summons would be anticipated but hasn't occurred. The implication is that the subject is either deliberately not involved or simply has not yet been required. It therefore also means the situation can be considered as unexpected since the subject is not summoned to appear.

Unsummoned meaning with examples

• Despite the emergency broadcast, the volunteer medical team remained unsummoned, waiting anxiously at the hospital doors. The lack of a specific call to action left them in a state of prepared anticipation, unsure when their skills would finally be required during the crisis.
• The ancient spirits, usually conjured through ritual, remained unsummoned due to the corrupted scroll. Without the proper incantations, the protective wards remained strong, shielding the village from unforeseen threats and spectral dangers.
• Though many applicants had sent in their CV's, the potential candidates for the job were unsummoned for an interview, and this left the HR department facing many questions and challenges about their recruitment process, and how they would solve this.
• The dormant spell, designed to awaken the sleeping dragon, lay unsummoned in the chamber. The king, nervous of its effects, hesitated to unleash its might, leaving the realm in a state of uneasy peace.
• After reviewing the evidence, the jury was unsummoned for further questions, and the judge decided to send them back to their seats. They were all shocked and a lot of them thought they would be needed again, but they were not.