unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd 
Examples of unadorned in a Sentence
The room is unadorned and very plain.
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2026
Transfer unadorned squares to an airtight food storage container and store at room temperature for 3 to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
But the parts of this show that work are the ones that traffic in unadorned truth.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
The song doesn’t end in a triumphant singalong or a moment of closure, either, just refreshingly unadorned Justin Vernon harmonies.
—Hannah Jocelyn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unadorned
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unadorned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯ(ə)rnd
: not adorned : lacking decoration : simple
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