unpainted

/'ʌn'peintid/

Thân thiện

The old unpainted fence stood in the backyard.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not covered with paint: Describes a surface, object, or structure that has not been coated with paint.
   • Not wearing makeup: Describes a face that is not wearing cosmetic makeup.

Usage

The adjective "unpainted" is used to describe the state of an object or person. It is typically placed before a noun (e.g., an unpainted wall) or after a linking verb like "is" or "looks" (e.g., the furniture is unpainted). It indicates a lack of applied color or cosmetic enhancement.

Examples

• Describing objects:
  • The artist prefers the raw, unpainted canvas.
  • We bought unpainted wooden chairs to stain them ourselves.
• Describing structures:
  • The unpainted fence began to weather and turn gray.
• Describing a person's face:
  • She looked fresh and young with an unpainted face.

Advanced Usage

• "to leave something unpainted": To choose not to apply paint to something.
  • They decided to leave the brick wall unpainted to showcase its natural texture.

Variants and Related Words

• Unvarnished (adj): Not coated with varnish; often used figuratively to mean plain, straightforward, or unembellished (e.g., the unvarnished truth).
• Bare (adj): Lacking the usual or appropriate covering; can be used similarly for surfaces (e.g., bare wood).

Synonyms

• Unfinished (for objects/materials): Not treated with a final protective or decorative coat.
• Makeup-free (for faces): Not wearing cosmetics.
• Natural (for faces or materials): In a state provided by nature, without artificial treatment.

Antonyms

• Painted: Covered with paint.
• Made-up: Wearing makeup.
• Finished (in a crafting/woodworking context): Treated with a final protective or decorative coat like paint, stain, or varnish.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat
   • an unpainted house
   • unpainted furniture
2. not having makeup on
   • her sweet unpainted face