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 The ultimate luxury swimwear brand for poolside minimalists, Araks keeps its high-quality bikinis and one-piece suits relatively unadorned, opting to spice up its designs with contrasting piping and clever darting over flashier add-ons like fringe or bling. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026 The insular culture and unadorned lives of conservative Anabaptist people aren't often associated with music, but Amish sacred music dates back half a millennium. — ABC News, 1 May 2026 The film is simultaneously unadorned and deeply oppressive, staying close to the historical record (while fictionalizing the circumstances of Moulin’s eventual death, or martyrdom) in a fashion that offers little perspective, beyond a humanist call-to-arms and appeal toward remembrance. — David Katz, IndieWire, 18 May 2026 Museum Rietberg’s own collection of nineteenth- and twentieth-century photographs taken in Asia and Africa are also interwoven throughout the exhibition — unadorned reference points that serve as nodes between which the artists’ refractory works resonate. — The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unadorned

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There are just a few simple ingredients brought together in minutes.

— Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
Even fixtures that feel more suited to a dining room or entryway can work beautifully when paired with simple vanity lighting.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of simple

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Residents also joined the search, using shovels and their bare hands to remove rubble in an effort to reach children trapped beneath the debris.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 July 2026
So, again, be aware of an unlocked RCR 80V’s capabilities when handing the key fob over to a rider, and always gear up with a helmet, sturdy shoes, and no bare skin showing while riding.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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