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unfeathered Synonyms

Another word for unfeathered

Choosing another word for unfeathered depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having no feathers, either naturally on certain parts of the body or because the plumage has not yet grown in.

Usage Example

"The biologist noted that the vulture's featherless head helps keep the bird clean while it feeds."

Strongest
featherless
Strong
unfledged
plumeless
callow
Weak
bare

• adjective (Context 2)

Not fitted with stabilizing feathers (in reference to an arrow or dart); unfletched.

Usage Example

"Traditional archers in some regions shoot unfletched bamboo shafts with remarkable accuracy."

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unfletched
featherless

Opposites of unfeathered

The opposite of unfeathered shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

fletched
feathered
plumed
fledged
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unfeathered. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unfeathered
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