unventilated

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Thân thiện

The children felt sleepy in the small, unventilated classroom.

Definition

Adjective 1. Lacking fresh air circulation; not supplied with fresh air: Describes a space or area where air does not move freely, often leading to a stale, stuffy, or oppressive atmosphere. 2. Not aired or discussed: (Figurative, less common) Describes a topic, idea, or opinion that has not been openly examined or debated.

Usage

The adjective "unventilated" is used to describe a noun, typically a room, space, or area. It often carries a negative connotation, implying discomfort or poor air quality.

Examples

• The unventilated attic was hot and filled with dust.
• They were working long hours in a small, unventilated office.
• The basement felt damp and unventilated.
• (Figurative) His theory remained an unventilated idea, never subjected to peer review.

Advanced Usage

• "stuffy unventilated rooms": A common collocation emphasizing the uncomfortable, airless quality.
• Used in technical or formal contexts related to building safety, health regulations, or environmental conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Ventilated (adj.): The direct opposite, meaning supplied with fresh air.
• Ventilation (n.): The act or process of supplying fresh air.
• Airless (adj.): Very close synonym, meaning lacking fresh air.
• Stuffy (adj.): Describing air that is stale, warm, and lacking freshness; often a result of being unventilated.

Synonyms

• Airless
• Stuffy
• Close
• Stagnant (when referring to air)
• Suffocating

Antonyms

• Ventilated
• Airy
• Well-ventilated
• Breezy

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not ventilated
   • stuffy unventilated rooms