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unshaded

/ʌnˈʃeɪ.dɪd/
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• adjective

1

Not sheltered or protected from direct sunlight or bright light; lacking shade.

Example

"The hikers grew exhausted as they crossed the wide, unshaded stretch of desert."


2

Of a drawing, map, or diagram: not filled in with shading, hatching, or color to represent depth, darkness, or a specific category.

Example

"In the population diagram, the unshaded regions represent rural counties with low density."


3

Of a lamp or light source: not fitted with a lampshade or cover to diffuse the glare.

Example

"A single unshaded bulb hung from the ceiling of the basement workshop."

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