UNADORNED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

unadorned

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd

Definition of unadorned

as in simple

free from all additions or embellishment the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect

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Recent Examples of unadorned Heavy and unadorned, this simple slab of metal makes delicious pizza pies that are crispy and crusty in all the right places. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026 Hayden Heights For years, any number of drivers passing the Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue have assumed the boxy, unadorned 1979 building was some form of warehouse or private office, according to library surveys. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 Gilbert announced her departure with a brief and unadorned Instagram post on Thursday. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 16 July 2026 These poems, spare and sometimes desolate, teem with harsh realities and unadorned truths. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unadorned

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Ahead, design industry pros share the 7 decor mistakes that could be outdating your living room, along with simple fixes to refresh the space.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2026
The equation is even simpler for Bernie Margulies, CEO of American Compute, which advises on risk management for GPU financing.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien,Seema Mody, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

To best protect the environment and your plants, Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at the University of Maine Extension, recommends using plain brown paper grocery bags as mulch.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026
Use cachepots to hide plain plant pots, protect surfaces from water damage, and elevate home decor without repotting.

— Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of plain

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In the scene, the 14-time Grammy winner appears to have a teardrop falling down her cheek and her lips are bare, rare for the pop icon who loves a bold hue.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026
A day will surely dawn when those who sought refuge in the long shadow of American bullying—believing that mimicking the language of the mighty could shield them from the claws of power—will stand bare before the truth.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

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