Unclad: meaning, definitions and examples
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unclad
[ ʌnˈklæd ]
clothing state
Unclad refers to being without clothing or covering. It often describes a state of nudity or lack of appropriate attire.
Synonyms
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
- nu
- despido
🇮🇳 नग्न
- निर्वस्त्र
- बिना कपड़ों का
🇩🇪 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.