unventilated

adjective

un·​ven·​ti·​lat·​ed ˌən-ˈven-tə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce unventilated (audio)
: not ventilated
a stuffy, unventilated office

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After mining in unventilated mines for over 20 years, Harrison’s father died of lung cancer. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 23 Mar. 2024 The suit also describes defects in fire safety, an insufficient electric switchboard, unventilated interior bathrooms and excessive noise in many areas, among other issues. Ethan M Steinberg, Fortune, 9 Mar. 2024 Unlike their unventilated rooms, the center is right next to a pond and a playground shaded by a few trees. Anant Gupta, Washington Post, 22 Sep. 2023 Mold, fungi, bugs, and other pests can nest happily in storage units, unventilated homes, and more. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 See all Example Sentences for unventilated 

Word History

First Known Use

1712, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unventilated was in 1712

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“Unventilated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unventilated. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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