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Definition of nakedness

nakedness

/ˈneɪkɪdnəs/
na · ked · ness
Adverb:nakedly
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Adjective:naked
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• noun

1

The state or condition of wearing no clothes.

Example

"The classical sculptures in the gallery celebrated the natural beauty of human nakedness."

2

The state of being devoid of customary covering, foliage, ornament, or disguise; openness or vulnerability.

Example

"Winter revealed the stark nakedness of the deciduous trees along the ridge."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English nacodnes, formed from nacod ('naked', from Proto-Germanic *nakwadaz) and the noun-forming suffix -nes ('-ness').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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