unpainted

adjective

un·​paint·​ed ˌən-ˈpān-təd How to pronounce unpainted (audio)
: not painted
unpainted wood
an unpainted canvas

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
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Their galleries will appear like remarkably even circular holes in wood, usually untreated and unpainted wood. Katie Akin, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025 The exterior is unpainted gray polypropylene, with vinyl wraps available for personalization. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Think Again Before Painting That Brick Timeless, unpainted brick is making a comeback in 2024. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025 Because of its unique design, the angular unpainted steel Cybertruck is frequently targeted by people who oppose Musk. Cj Haddad,lora Kolodny, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpainted

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpainted was in the 15th century

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“Unpainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpainted. Accessed 17 May. 2025.

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