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Definition of unlighted

unlighted

/ʌnˈlaɪtɪd/
un · light · ed
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unlighted Lexical Profile

unlighted Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not provided with light or illumination; dark.

Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the unlighted path through the dense forest at dusk."

2

Not ignited, kindled, or set burning (of a lamp, candle, fire, or match).

Example

"A row of unlighted candles stood along the mantelpiece, waiting for the evening guests to arrive."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Unlighted" and "unlit" are interchangeable in meaning, though "unlit" is significantly more common in modern everyday English, while "unlighted" often carries a slightly more formal or literary tone.

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• Nearby Words

unleveled
unliberated
unlicensed
unlighted
unlikable
unlike
unliked

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