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Definition of bareboned

bareboned

/ˈbɛərˌboʊnd/
bare · boned
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• adjective

1

Reduced to the absolute essentials, without any unnecessary features or embellishments.

Example

"The startup operated on a bareboned budget during its first year of research and development."

2

Extremely thin or emaciated, with the bones visibly protruding beneath the skin.

Example

"After weeks of wandering through the arid wilderness, the rescued stray dog looked frail and bareboned."

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• Nearby Words

bareback
barebacked
barebone
bareboned
barebones
barefaced
barefoot

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bareboned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bareboned
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