unshaded

adjective

un·​shad·​ed ˌən-ˈshā-dəd How to pronounce unshaded (audio)
: not shaded: such as
a
: not sheltered from light or heat
an unshaded open field
b
: not covered with a shade
unshaded light bulbs

Examples of unshaded in a Sentence

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The five-acre park has unshaded benches, a concrete wall with unfinished art panels, and a largely empty parking lot. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Dec. 2025 At least the Qataris will feel right at home in the heat; the dozens of fans in the unshaded east stands, however, will be cooked medium-well by halftime. Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Dec. 2025 The nearest fountain to her North Sacramento homeless encampment requires a 20-minute trek along is unshaded asphalt. Jack Rodriquez-Vars august 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2025 Both instances took place to Fritz’s left, with supporters sitting in a stand unshaded against the sun. Leon Imber, New York Times, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unshaded

Word History

First Known Use

1638, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unshaded was in 1638

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“Unshaded.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unshaded. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.

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