unpainted

adjective

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

Synonyms of unpainted

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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Yet each of you, every day, finds ways to touch the soul of our global family, reminding us of the limitless potential in the unpainted canvas of childhood. Michael Schneider, Variety, 3 Mar. 2026 Yet each of you, every day, finds ways to touch the soul of our global family, reminding us of the limitless potential in the unpainted canvas of childhood. Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 Fortunately for anyone who can't stand the idea of leaving a patch of unpainted wall, there are several methods for painting behind a toilet. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026 With Acetone Acetone can remove a finish so use it on unfinished and unpainted wood only. Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026 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 14 Mar. 2026.

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