unpainted

adjective

un·​paint·​ed ˌən-ˈpān-təd 

: not painted

unpainted wood

an unpainted canvas

Synonyms

• white

Examples of unpainted in a Sentence

the wooden shingles on the island's houses are usually left unpainted, and over time the salt air turns them a soft gray

Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, according to the Department of Environment and Conservation, burning leaves and other debris — such as branches, tree limbs, twigs, lawn clippings, woody vegetation, yard trimmings, clean unpainted/uncoated wood, or untreated lumber — is allowed in Tennessee. —Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025

Some pointed out that Swift wore her nails unpainted in both the engagement photos and during her recent guest appearance on Kelce and his brother Jason's New Heights podcast. —Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025

There are unpainted walls behind counters, orange cones, visible wires near the ceilings and construction lifts carrying workers to the rafters. —Chase Jordan august 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Aug. 2025

Take caution not to get the baseboards too wet, as unpainted wood tends to be porous. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpainted

• acquainted
• attainted
• repainted
• untainted
• fainted
• painted
• sainted
• tainted
• unacquainted