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roofless

 

[หˆruหflษ™s ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

no shelter

Having no roof; lacking a covering or shelter above. Roofless structures are often exposed to the elements and can be vulnerable to damage.

Synonyms

exposed, open, uncovered, unsheltered.

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Word Description / Examples
roofless

Describing a structure or vehicle that is missing a roof, making it fully open to the sky.

  • The old barn was roofless and largely abandoned
  • The convertible car looked glamorous but felt roofless and vulnerable during rainstorms
uncovered

Indicating that something is not covered or has been revealed.

  • The report uncovered serious issues within the department
  • He felt uncomfortable sleeping in an uncovered bed
open

Refers to something that is not closed or is accessible; can also imply vulnerability or lack of cover.

  • The gate was open, welcoming all visitors
  • The children played in the open field under the sun
exposed

Used when something or someone is left without protection or cover and therefore vulnerable.

  • The hikers felt exposed on the mountain ridge during the storm
  • The secrets of the company were exposed to the public
unsheltered

Describes lacking shelter or protection, often used in contexts relating to people or living conditions.

  • The unsheltered people sought refuge during the cold night
  • The campsite was unsheltered from the harsh winds

Examples of usage

  • The roofless hut provided no protection from the rain.
  • The homeless man sought shelter in a roofless building.
  • The roofless barn was in danger of collapsing.
  • The roofless church stood as a reminder of the destruction.
  • Many families were left roofless after the hurricane.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word combines 'roof,' which comes from Old English 'hrof' meaning cover, with 'less,' meaning without.
  • Earliest known usage dates back to the 18th century, originally referred to physical structures.

Social Issues

  • Rooflessness is often linked to homelessness, a complex issue affecting millions globally.
  • Many studies show that families with no stable housing are at a higher risk of health problems and educational challenges.

Architecture

  • In architecture, the term 'roofless' can refer to styles that emphasize open spaces, like certain modernist designs.
  • Some ancient buildings like ruins invite tourists to experience their roofless states, connecting history with the present.

Literature

  • Authors often use the theme of being roofless to symbolize lack of security or stability in characters' lives.
  • Poets may evoke imagery of the sky and open air to highlight feelings of freedom or despair in roofless settings.

Translations

Translations of the word "roofless" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sem telhado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคพ เค›เคค เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dachlos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tanpa atap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะท ะดะฐั…ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bez dachu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฑ‹ๆ นใฎใชใ„ (ใ‚„ใญใฎใชใ„)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sans toit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sin techo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รงatฤฑ olmayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ถ•์ด ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุง ุณู‚ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bez stล™echy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bez strechy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฒกๆœ‰ๅฑ‹้กถ็š„ (mรฉiyว’u wลซdวng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brez strehe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกn รพaks

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐั‚ั‹ั€ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ (usakhuri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ damsฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sin techo

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,220 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.