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Definition of bareheaded

bareheaded

/ˌbɛrˈhɛd.ɪd/
bare · head · ed
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• adjective

1

Having no hat, cap, or other covering on the head.

Example

"The mourners stood bareheaded in the chilly autumn rain."

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• adverb

1

Without wearing a hat or other head covering.

Example

"He walked bareheaded through the snowstorm to reach the cabin."

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• Nearby Words

barefooted
barehand
barehanded
bareheaded
barehipani
bareknuckle
bareknuckled

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late Middle English as a compound of 'bare' (from Old English 'bær', meaning uncovered) and 'headed' (from Old English 'hēafod', meaning head).

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