unpaved

adjective

un·​paved ˌən-ˈpāvd 

: not covered with a firm, level surface of asphalt, concrete, etc. : not paved

an unpaved road

Examples of unpaved in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026

Today, visitors hike both paved and unpaved trails, such as the North and South Overlook, for beautiful vistas. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center is a 210-acre parcel with trails for biking and hiking, both paved and unpaved. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Maps show the boy entered the water from an unpaved parking lot that is adjacent to a two-lane bridge. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unpaved

• autoclaved
• misbehaved
• behaved
• depraved
• engraved
• enslaved
• unsaved
• braved
• caved
• craved
• paved
• raved