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Definition of unadorned
unadorned
/ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/
un · a · dorned
unadorned Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
3
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• adjective
1
Not decorated or embellished; plain and simple in appearance.
Example
"The minimalist living room featured unadorned white walls and polished concrete floors."
2
Stated plainly and directly without exaggeration, rhetorical flourish, or disguise (especially of language, facts, or truth).
Example
"The journalist presented the unadorned facts of the investigation without any editorial bias."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the 16th century from the prefix 'un-' and 'adorned', ultimately deriving from Latin 'adornare' (to equip or embellish), from 'ad-' (to) and 'ornare' (to fit out or decorate).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unadorned. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unadorned