Unclad: meaning, definitions and examples

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unclad

 

[ ʌnˈklæd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

clothing state

Unclad refers to being without clothing or covering. It often describes a state of nudity or lack of appropriate attire.

Synonyms

bare, exposed, naked

Examples of usage

  • The statue stood unclad in the garden.
  • She felt vulnerable and unclad without her armor during the debate.
  • The art showcased a variety of unclad figures celebrating the human form.

Translations

Translations of the word "unclad" in other languages:

🇵🇹 despido

🇮🇳 नग्न

🇩🇪 nackt

🇮🇩 telanjang

🇺🇦 негр

🇵🇱 nagi

🇯🇵 裸の

🇫🇷 nu

🇪🇸 desnudo

🇹🇷 çıplak

🇰🇷 벌거벗은

🇸🇦 عاري

🇨🇿 nahý

🇸🇰 nahý

🇨🇳 赤裸裸的

🇸🇮 goli

🇮🇸 nakin

🇰🇿 жалаң

🇬🇪 შიშველი

🇦🇿 çıplak

🇲🇽 desnudo

Etymology

The word 'unclad' is formed from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or absence, combined with 'clad', which comes from the Old English 'clæd', meaning clothed or covered. The term emerged in English usage in the 16th century, specifically used to denote the state of being without clothing or covering. Over time, 'unclad' has been used in various literary and artistic contexts to evoke imagery of nudity or the natural human form. This word reflects cultural attitudes towards clothing and adornment, often contrasting the state of being unclothed with societal expectations of dress.