un·fired \|ən+\adjective Etymology:un- (I) + fired, past participle of fire 1.: not set on fire : not ignited < unfired coals > 2.: not subjected to or treated by fire; especially: not yet baked in a kiln : green 7a(8) < the unfired clay > 3.: not exploded : undischarged < an unfired shell > 4.: not animated : not aroused : uninspired < so grave and unfired a countenance — McClure's >