Unstrung (adjective)

Not strung; not having strings attached or stretched on, especially in the case of musical instruments or bows.

Origin:

Early 17th century; earliest use found in (william shakespeare) (1564–1616), playwright and poet. from un- + strung, past participle of string.

Examples:

1. The unstrung guitar lay silent, waiting for its strings to be tightened and tuned.
2. The unstrung bow was a reminder of the hunter's failure to bring home game.
3. The unstrung harp was a symbol of the musician's loss of inspiration and passion.
4. The unstrung strings of the violin echoed the sad and mournful melody.
5. The unstrung racket lay in the corner, forgotten amidst the excitement of the match.