1. not buried; not placed in a grave or tomb

Examples

• The unburied bodies were discovered after the flood.
• Ancient warriors left unburied on the battlefield were considered dishonored.
• The archaeologists found unburied artifacts scattered across the site.
• Local customs required that no dead remain unburied for more than three days.
• The unburied remains posed a health risk to the community.
• She couldn't bear the thought of her pet lying unburied in the yard.