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
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The spruce wood kit arrives unpainted, giving you the choice to keep it natural or add a pop of color. Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 The containers were left unpainted and have not been too thoroughly cleaned, to retain an authentic worn appearance. New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2025 The visual contrast, an unpainted white foam DeLorean suddenly rising on a carbon skeleton, leans into 80s nostalgia while demonstrating practical engineering more than CGI. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025 Yes, according to the Department of Environment and Conservation, burning leaves and other debris — such as branches, tree limbs, twigs, lawn clippings, woody vegetation, yard trimmings, clean unpainted/uncoated wood, or untreated lumber — is allowed in Tennessee. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unpainted

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 24 Oct. 2025.

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