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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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 3 Jun. 2024.

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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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