unadorned

adjective

un·​adorned ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd How to pronounce unadorned (audio)
: not adorned : lacking embellishment or decoration : plain, simple

Examples of unadorned in a Sentence

The room is unadorned and very plain. the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Many Brutalist buildings make extensive use of concrete, which are utilized in large, unadorned, and spare structures. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Jan. 2025 They are served completely unadorned: just a soft tortilla with a big helping of meat heaped on it, nothing more. David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025 Unique, unadorned and soulful 'magic' Cover songs will greatly benefit Culpepper's rise. Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 13 Oct. 2024 The accessory is wonderful unadorned and thus serves as a blank canvas that showcases color wonderfully on the nappa calfskin body. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unadorned 

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unadorned was in 1633

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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unadorned. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.

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unadorned

adjective
un·​adorned ˌən-ə-ˈdȯ(ə)rnd How to pronounce unadorned (audio)
: not adorned : lacking decoration : simple

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