undecorated

adjective

ˌən-ˈde-kə-ˌrā-təd How to pronounce undecorated (audio)
Definition of undecoratednext
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment left the room simple and undecorated so that she'd be able to concentrate when she studied there

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Recent Examples of undecorated On the undecorated back side of the sail, tape the spars in place, as shown below. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 Even in a space that’s gone undecorated otherwise, a faux fur blanket draped over your couch with velvet pillows signals an impending winter wonderland. — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2025 McGuane’s style has at times skewed maximalist, a stark departure from Hemingway’s famously undecorated prose. — Tyler Austin Harper, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2025 Store undecorated sugar skulls in a cool, dry place. — Jason Mastrodonato, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undecorated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecorated
  1. simple
  2. plain
  3. unadorned
  4. naked
  5. bare
Adjective
  • According to Fulton County jail records, New has been arrested multiple times on suspicion of crimes including identity theft, insurance fraud, financial transaction card fraud, forgery and simple assault.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For this black jeans outfit idea, wear your go-to pair with a simple, breathable Oxford shirt that’s ideal for the office or dinner dates alike.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • The best, the least mediocre, unfortunately, is Tadao Ando, the better of whose work derives from Kahn, the plain modular rectangles made of concrete framed by verticals and, less clear even in Kahn, the geometric cuts and sections.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Here is a plain-language guide to what the tiny beads do, where the practice came from and what the research shows.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • There’s a lesson, too, in sync with the vitality of these men and women who persevered, who never let an insight go unchallenged, a name go unforgotten or a memory about the Renaissance lie unadorned.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But there is a certain ascetic simplicity to this labyrinthine heritage building that remains relatively unadorned.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of unadorned
Adjective
  • Authorities said the powder contained in the envelopes was nontoxic and said the envelopes had messages written in UV-reactive ink, not easily seen by the naked eye.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In fact, the best way to see one is with the naked eye, giving yourself a wide view of the sky.
    — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • Yet protecting the region’s global chip market share is just the bare minimum, Chan says.
    — Sam Beltran, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • States go their own way The disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the critical role that reliable, high-quality childcare plays for working families.
    — Caitlyn Collins, The Conversation, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of bare

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“Undecorated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecorated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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