unornamented

adjective

ˌən-ˈȯr-nə-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce unornamented (audio)
Definition of unornamentednext
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment the unornamented interior of an old New England church

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Recent Examples of unornamented After the war, aesthetic values slowly started to change, switching to a utilitarian, unornamented standard and ushering in the era of international and midcentury-modern styles pioneered by visionaries like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 All the weird and wonderful planktonic foraminifera disappeared, and only some small unornamented ones remained. — Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025 These songs’ straightforwardness, especially when performed unornamented and earnestly by Sheeran himself, allow listeners of all stripes to immediately see themselves inside of their big, relatable emotions. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025 Opt for a neutral color scheme, and choose unornamented styles for cabinet hardware and backsplash tile. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2022 Eventually burial grounds in the United States’ became more basic and unornamented, more removed from people’s daily lives. — National Geographic, 15 Oct. 2019 In her plain, unornamented office, the elegant Asakawa toys with the string of pearls around her neck and starts her story at the beginning. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unornamented
  1. simple
  2. plain
  3. unadorned
  4. naked
  5. undecorated
Adjective
  • It’s still built with comfort in mind, thanks to the flowy material and stretchy elastic waistbands of the pants and top, but has a simple cut that can be dressed up or down easily.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • This converts touch from a simple collision-detection mechanism into an active source of information for aerial navigation, positioning, and grasp control.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • But his plain English introduction to what Flock Safety was actually doing is what connected with his audience.
    — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even the more minimal versions of this style (such as plain white or ivory with gold rims) have fallen out of favor.
    — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • Hayden Heights For years, any number of drivers passing the Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue have assumed the boxy, unadorned 1979 building was some form of warehouse or private office, according to library surveys.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Gilbert announced her departure with a brief and unadorned Instagram post on Thursday.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026
Definition of unadorned
Adjective
  • Lunar eclipses are entirely safe to watch with the naked eye.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Thus, your decolletage will feel soft to the touch and plump to the naked eye.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • Her room was undecorated and gray, crowded with machines whose chorus of irritating beeping never ceased.
    — Anna Tsioulias, STAT, 29 July 2026
  • The stage then ended with a shock victory for the breakaway, with an undecorated quartet holding off a distracted peloton by 10 seconds — Uno-X Mobility’s Fredrik Dversnes winning the sprint.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Definition of undecorated

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“Unornamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unornamented. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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