unfurnished
adjective
un·fur·nished
ˌən-ˈfər-nisht 
: not furnished: such as
a
: not provided or equipped with something specified
… valleys … unfurnished with tracks …—
E. E. Shipton
E. E. ShiptonIn London for the first time … unfurnished with either experience or advice to tell me how to act …—Charlotte Brontë
Charlotte Brontë
b
: not provided with furniture
an unfurnished apartment
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The living room is nearby and is pictured unfurnished, with a very small wood-burning stove.
—New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Compared to an unfurnished rental, our homes eliminate upfront costs for furniture, utilities, and setup, saving renters thousands of dollars.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In addition to the body, the unfurnished apartment had soiled carpet and was infested with flies and roaches.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
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New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
Compared to an unfurnished rental, our homes eliminate upfront costs for furniture, utilities, and setup, saving renters thousands of dollars.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
—Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
In addition to the body, the unfurnished apartment had soiled carpet and was infested with flies and roaches.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for unfurnished
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“Unfurnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfurnished. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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