unprefaced

The author published the book unprefaced.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not having a preface: "unprefaced" describes a book, document, or speech that lacks an introductory section or preliminary remarks.
   • Without introduction: It can also refer to any statement or action that begins abruptly, without any preparatory words or context.

Usage Examples

• (The book had no introductory section.)
• (He began speaking without any preliminary remarks.)

Advanced Usage

• "unprefaced edition": a version of a book that omits the usual foreword or introduction.

  • The collector sought an unprefaced edition of the classic text. (A version without a preface.)

• "an unprefaced remark": a comment made without any lead-in or context.

  • Her unprefaced criticism caught everyone off guard. (She criticized without introductory words.)

Variants and Related Words

• Preface (n): an introduction to a book, typically stating its subject, scope, or aims.

  • The author wrote a heartfelt preface to explain his inspiration. (The introductory section of the book.)

• Prefaced (adj): having a preface or introductory remarks.

  • The prefaced edition included a new foreword by the editor. (An edition with an introduction.)

• Unprefacedly (adv): in a manner lacking a preface or introduction.

  • He spoke unprefacedly, without any warm-up. (He began talking abruptly.)

Synonyms

• Unintroduced: not preceded by an introduction.
• Unannounced: happening without any prior notice or preparation.
• Abrupt: sudden and unexpected, often without preamble.

Related Idioms

• Jump in with both feet: to begin something without preparation or hesitation.

  • He jumped in with both feet, giving an unprefaced opinion. (He started abruptly.)

• Out of the blue: unexpectedly, without warning.

  • Her unprefaced announcement came out of the blue. (It was sudden and without introduction.)