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unwired

adjective
un·​wired | \"+\

Definition of unwired 

: not wired especially : not equipped with electric circuits a totally unheated, unwired and bathroomless house — Joanna Spencer

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History and Etymology for unwired

un- entry 1 + wired, past participle of wire

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