uncolored
adjective
un·col·ored
ˌən-ˈkə-lərd 
: not colored: such as
a
: not having color
uncolored glass
the last uncolored page in the coloring book
red, blue, or uncolored paper
b
: not altered or distorted
… she was now persisting in her pretense of devotion, uncolored, apparently, by any suspicion of what had happened.—
Theodore Dreiser
Theodore DreiserExamples of uncolored in a Sentence
the walls will be left uncolored, so you can choose your own color scheme
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Originally preserved as uncolored sketches and untouched for centuries, these patterns depicting flowers, bamboo or abstract motifs were reimagined by Dimorestudio in delicate hues, ranging from muted gray shades and sepia tones to smoky blues and desaturated greens.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Clear nail polish is usually used to provide some kind of finish, usually a shine, to your uncolored nails for a wholly natural look.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The book is a massive 14 x 21 inches, reproducing the artist’s pages in their original size, and uncolored form.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The researchers initially ground a mixture of uncolored polystyrene and carbon black into a fine powder, then put that powder in a sealed glass vial that was placed under high-intensity white LED lights for half an hour.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the sonic success of the Austrian Audio Hi-X20 is their uncolored sound and honest frequency response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This clear gloss is a great option for those with uncolored and untreated hair — our tester even called their customer service line to confirm the product was suitable for their untreated locks.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The level of detail and the uncolored response from these headphones will open a whole new layer of sound and detail on your favorite albums.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 May 2023
Leave a few uncolored and throw them in the refrigerator shortly after cooling.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
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Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Clear nail polish is usually used to provide some kind of finish, usually a shine, to your uncolored nails for a wholly natural look.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
The book is a massive 14 x 21 inches, reproducing the artist’s pages in their original size, and uncolored form.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The researchers initially ground a mixture of uncolored polystyrene and carbon black into a fine powder, then put that powder in a sealed glass vial that was placed under high-intensity white LED lights for half an hour.
—Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Nov. 2024
The secret to the sonic success of the Austrian Audio Hi-X20 is their uncolored sound and honest frequency response.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
This clear gloss is a great option for those with uncolored and untreated hair — our tester even called their customer service line to confirm the product was suitable for their untreated locks.
—Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
The level of detail and the uncolored response from these headphones will open a whole new layer of sound and detail on your favorite albums.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 3 May 2023
Leave a few uncolored and throw them in the refrigerator shortly after cooling.
—Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2023
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“Uncolored.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uncolored. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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