unframed

/'ʌn'freimd/

Thân thiện

The artist prefers to hang her unframed pictures directly on the wall.

Definition

Adjective 1. Not provided with a frame: Describes an object, typically a picture, painting, photograph, or mirror, that does not have a surrounding border or structure (a frame) to enclose, support, or decorate it. - The artist sells her watercolor sketches as unframed prints. - We hung the unframed poster directly on the wall with adhesive strips.

Usage Notes

• The word "unframed" is the direct opposite of "framed." It is used to specify the state of an item, often to indicate it is sold or displayed without a protective or decorative border.
• It is commonly used in contexts related to art, photography, home decor, and retail.

Examples

• Describing Art:
  • The gallery exhibited a series of powerful, unframed canvases.
  • For shipping, it's cheaper to send the painting unframed.
• General Use:
  • The mirror arrived unframed, so we need to buy a frame for it.
  • I prefer the minimalist look of an unframed movie poster.

Advanced Usage

• In a Descriptive or Comparative Sense: Can be used to highlight a deliberate aesthetic or practical choice.
  • The exhibition challenged conventions by presenting all works unframed, directly on the white walls.
  • An unframed certificate can be more easily scanned or photocopied.

Variants and Related Words

• Frame (noun/verb): The border or structure itself, or the act of putting something into a frame.
  • Noun: A wooden frame. Verb: I will frame this photograph.
• Framed (adjective): The state of having a frame.
  • The framed diploma hung in his office.
• Frameless (adjective): Similar to "unframed," often used for mirrors or glass structures lacking a distinct border.
  • A frameless shower door.

Synonyms

• Without a frame: The most direct synonym.
• Unbordered: Less common, but means lacking a border.
• Unmounted: Can be similar but often refers specifically to not being attached to a backing board or support.

Antonyms

• Framed: Having a frame.
• Bordered: Having a border.
• Mounted: Often attached to a backing or support, which may include a frame.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not provided with a frame
   • unframed pictures