unornamented

adjective

ˌən-ˈȯr-nə-ˌmen-təd How to pronounce unornamented (audio)
Definition of unornamentednext
as in simple
free from all additions or embellishment the unornamented interior of an old New England church

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Recent Examples of unornamented After the war, aesthetic values slowly started to change, switching to a utilitarian, unornamented standard and ushering in the era of international and midcentury-modern styles pioneered by visionaries like Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026 All the weird and wonderful planktonic foraminifera disappeared, and only some small unornamented ones remained. — Tim Vernimmen, JSTOR Daily, 19 June 2025 These songs’ straightforwardness, especially when performed unornamented and earnestly by Sheeran himself, allow listeners of all stripes to immediately see themselves inside of their big, relatable emotions. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 16 Apr. 2025 Opt for a neutral color scheme, and choose unornamented styles for cabinet hardware and backsplash tile. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2022 Eventually burial grounds in the United States’ became more basic and unornamented, more removed from people’s daily lives. — National Geographic, 15 Oct. 2019 In her plain, unornamented office, the elegant Asakawa toys with the string of pearls around her neck and starts her story at the beginning. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Jan. 2012
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unornamented
  1. simple
  2. plain
  3. unadorned
  4. naked
  5. undecorated
Adjective
  • His lyrics, his hooks, his unmistakable voice, his optimism, his belief in the power of a simple song to make people feel good.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Some people want to change the world, and others want to operate in simple harmony with it and savor life.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of simple
Adjective
  • Next steps could include reducing the computational workload and connecting SANDO to machine-learning systems that accept plain-language instructions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Adéla also wore a pair of lace-up black boots with spiked heels during a few performances, plainer than the eye-catching hot pink boots but nevertheless stylish.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of plain
Adjective
  • But there is a certain ascetic simplicity to this labyrinthine heritage building that remains relatively unadorned.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, the thought experiment has it, such a system would bring down the global grid and cause massive destruction, all for the simple and unadorned task of maximizing paper clip production.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of unadorned
Adjective
  • In the days leading up to the Arcadia police search of the home, Xuan and several of the nannies stripped clothes off some of the children and inspected their naked bodies for signs of abuse, according to the criminal complaint.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Shimmering embellishments were featured throughout the sheer fabric, which elevated the dress from a barely-there naked dress moment to a style far more elevated.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of naked
Adjective
  • Located on the fourth floor of a rickety Chinatown building next to an SAT prep center is a small, undecorated office filled with a colorful rack of shirts alongside a pile of vintage Karl Lagerfeld-era Chanel handbags.
    — Irene Kim, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Each piece is fired and then left unglazed and undecorated so that the focus is on the flower's form.
    — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of undecorated

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“Unornamented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unornamented. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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