unpainted

adjective

un·​paint·​ed ˌən-ˈpān-təd How to pronounce unpainted (audio)
: not painted
unpainted wood
an unpainted canvas

Examples of unpainted in a Sentence

the wooden shingles on the island's houses are usually left unpainted, and over time the salt air turns them a soft gray
Recent Examples on the Web The exterior of the addition includes unpainted brick, in keeping with the requirements of Alexandria’s Board of Architectural Review. Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 5 July 2024 So as a result, Wool has hung works sporadically on pockmarked columns and between windows on narrow, unpainted and unfinished walls. Chris Murtha, ARTnews.com, 3 July 2024 Chrome has long provided an eye-catching sparkle, creating an upscale look while also protecting unpainted metal car parts from corrosion. Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 14 June 2024 Unlike human homes, the birdhouses go unpainted, adding to the pervading sense of melancholy. Muktita Suhartono Nyimas Laula, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unpainted 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpainted was in the 15th century

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“Unpainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpainted. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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