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unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd
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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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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unadorned. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯ(ə)rnd
: not adorned : lacking decoration : simple
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