undecorated

adjective

ˌən-ˈde-kə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce undecorated (audio)
Definition of undecoratednext
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment left the room simple and undecorated so that she'd be able to concentrate when she studied there

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Recent Examples of undecorated Remember in Abbott’s first-ever holiday episode when Janine passed out a completely blank and undecorated cookie to her student, who is a Jehovah’s Witness? — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024 There’s actually some science to it—a study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology found that people shown photos of homes decked out in Christmas decorations perceived the residents as friendlier and more sociable compared to undecorated homes. — Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Nov. 2024 These fragments were homogeneous and largely from undecorated storage containers. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 10 July 2024 But on Friday, the Old City remained quiet and undecorated, the mood dampened by the ongoing tragedy in Gaza. — Sufian Taha, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for undecorated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecorated
  1. simple
  2. plain
  3. unadorned
  4. naked
  5. bare
Adjective
  • All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.
    — Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The truth about why these increases are happening is simple: these insurance companies didn’t do the math right!
    — Patti Brennan, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Personal style is all about texture, and so for me, adding texture through an accessory, like a leather belt or gold jewelry, helps make your outfits feel less plain.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Food rationing in the U.K. only ended in 1954, when Twiggy was 5 years old, and her generation lived on simple, plain home cooking.
    — Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Accommodations were generally simple: a twin bed, unadorned walls, a place to put my clothes, maybe a sink.
    — Kate Siber, Outside Online, 11 Mar. 2025
  • His portfolio of work leans towards clean, unadorned lines peppered with Brutalist inspiration.
    — Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Definition of unadorned
Adjective
  • But when women are naked, Margaret Qualley as well, in The Substance, nobody would dream of talking to her about her genitalia or her nipples or any of those things.
    — Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
  • In the yard the stone statues of two naked cherubs hug, an orange tree is laden with fruit and the flame red hibiscus and poinsettia are in full bloom.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • But learning how to properly feed your baby is the absolute bare minimum.
    — Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Seven vital missile batteries The two SAMP/Ts and six Patriots the Ukrainian air force currently operates should, in theory, provide slightly more than the bare minimum of long-range air-defense coverage of the biggest Ukrainian cities.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of bare

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