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

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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 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 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 Public parks, playgrounds, outside basketball courts, and unshaded sidewalks all create a risk for contact burns just by being active. — Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Aug. 2024 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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