Unembellished: meaning, definitions and examples
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unembellished
[ ˌʌnɪmˈbɛlɪʃt ]
description
Not adorned or embellished; plain and simple.
Synonyms
basic, plain, simple, unadorned, unornamented.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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unembellished |
Used to describe something that is straightforward and without any extra details or decorations, often in a more formal or literary context.
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plain |
Commonly used to describe something that is simple and not fancy, often in everyday language. It can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation, implying something is unattractive due to its simplicity.
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simple |
Utilized to indicate that something is easy to understand or not complicated. Can be used in both positive and neutral contexts.
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unadorned |
Often found in more formal or literary descriptions, implying a lack of decorative elements and focusing on simplicity.
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basic |
Appropriate for describing something fundamental or essential, often implying that it's the minimum necessary without any extras.
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unornamented |
Similar to 'unadorned', used to detail something that is without any additional decorations or embellishments, usually in formal or descriptive writing.
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Examples of usage
- He preferred the unembellished beauty of the natural world.
- She chose an unembellished dress for the interview.
- The unembellished truth was hard to accept.
- The unembellished facts were presented to the committee.
- The unembellished style of the painting was striking.
Translations
Translations of the word "unembellished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem enfeites
🇮🇳 सादा
🇩🇪 unverziert
🇮🇩 tanpa hiasan
🇺🇦 без прикрас
🇵🇱 bez ozdób
🇯🇵 飾り気のない
🇫🇷 sans fioritures
🇪🇸 sin adornos
🇹🇷 süslü olmayan
🇰🇷 꾸밈없는
🇸🇦 غير مزخرف
🇨🇿 nezdobený
🇸🇰 nezdobený
🇨🇳 未加修饰的
🇸🇮 neokrašeno
🇮🇸 óskreyttur
🇰🇿 әшекейленбеген
🇬🇪 უმკაული
🇦🇿 bəzəksiz
🇲🇽 sin adornos
Etymology
The word 'unembellished' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'embellished' which comes from the French word 'embellir' meaning 'to beautify'. Therefore, 'unembellished' describes something that is not beautified or decorated, emphasizing simplicity and plainness.
See also: embellished, embellisher, embellishing, embellishment, embellishments, overembellish.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,512, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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