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Definition of unprimed
unprimed
/ʌnˈpraɪmd/
un · primed
unprimed Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
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1
Not coated or treated with a primer or preparatory base layer before painting.
Example
"The artist chose to work on raw, unprimed canvas so the oil paint would soak directly into the fibers."
2
Not prepared, briefed, or made ready for action or operation; lacking prior exposure to a stimulus.
Example
"In the psychology experiment, unprimed participants took significantly longer to recognize the target words."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unprimed. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unprimed