unfrequented path

Meaning

An 'unfrequented path' refers to a route, track, or destination that is rarely visited or traveled by people. It is a formal, literary expression used to describe peaceful, isolated, or undiscovered locations.

Examples

• The guide led us along an unfrequented path through the ancient forest.

  The guide led us along an unfrequented path through the ancient forest.

• To avoid the crowds of tourists, we decided to explore the unfrequented paths of the island.

  To avoid the crowds of tourists, we decided to explore the unfrequented paths of the island.

• She prefers the quiet beauty of an unfrequented path to the bustling city center.

  She prefers the quiet beauty of an unfrequented path to the bustling city center.

• This map highlights several unfrequented paths that offer stunning views of the valley.

  This map highlights several unfrequented paths that offer stunning views of the valley.

• The monastery is accessible only by a narrow, unfrequented path up the mountain.

  The monastery is accessible only by a narrow, unfrequented path up the mountain.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We walked on an unfrequent path.

  ✓ We walked on an unfrequented path.

  'Unfrequent' is an uncommon or incorrect adjective form here; the past participle 'unfrequented' must be used to describe a place or path.

• ✗ This is a very unfrequented path road.

  ✓ This is an unfrequented road.

  'Path' itself is a noun. Combining 'path' and 'road' directly is redundant. Use either 'unfrequented path' or 'unfrequented road'.

Related Expressions

Practice

• The explorer chose to walk the ___ path to discover untouched wildlife.

  💡 An adjective meaning rarely visited.

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  unfrequented

• If you seek solitude, follow this ___ path along the riverbank.

  💡 Starts with 'un-' and describes a quiet route.

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  unfrequented