What does unadorned mean?
Unadorned means Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.
Unadorned
/ʌˌnəˈdɔːnd/ · adjective
Meaning
Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple.
Definitions by Sense
- Having no additional decoration or embellishment; plain and simple
- simple past and past participle of unadorn
Example Sentences
Her clothes were unadorned, yet her beauty was undiminished.
This was the era of the polykatoikia, the apartment block built of unadorned concrete and typically five or six storeys high.
Though I wore only a plain somber gray Brunswick gown unadorned by ribbon or lace, and my uncle was dressed in black, the people knew aristocrats on sight.
Synonyms for unadorned
Antonyms for unadorned
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unadorned
- most unadorned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unadorned?
Common synonyms include austere, bare, chaste, inornate.
What is the opposite of unadorned?
Possible antonyms include gaudy, adorned, decorated, bandage.
How do you use unadorned in a sentence?
Her clothes were unadorned, yet her beauty was undiminished.
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