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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Babur writes in a direct, unadorned Chagatai prose that contrasts sharply with the ornate Persian chancellery style of courtiers.
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The opposite side is unadorned white stucco.
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The culture clash is presented unadorned without commentary.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
The website operates without flashy graphics, partisan commentary, eyeball-grabbing videos, or the snark characteristic of partisan political media, instead presenting headlines and summaries in plain, unadorned fashion.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
The opposite side is unadorned white stucco.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The culture clash is presented unadorned without commentary.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 18 Mar. 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 28 Apr. 2026.
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unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯ(ə)rnd
: not adorned : lacking decoration : simple
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