Unfurnished: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfurnished

 

[ ʌnˈfɜrniʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

real estate

Unfurnished refers to a property, typically a rental unit, that does not come with any furniture or basic furnishings such as beds, sofas, or dining tables. This type of accommodation allows tenants to provide their own furniture, which can be beneficial for those who prefer personalized living spaces. In many cases, unfurnished properties may come with essential appliances like refrigerators and stoves, but decorative items are usually absent. This option is often cheaper than furnished rentals, catering to a demographic that owns their furniture or wants to save on moving costs.

Synonyms

bare, devoid, empty, void

Examples of usage

  • I found an unfurnished apartment in the city center.
  • They decided to rent an unfurnished house to decorate it according to their taste.
  • The listing described the studio as unfurnished and ready for immediate move-in.
  • We are looking for an unfurnished rental so we can bring our own furniture.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfurnished" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não mobiliado

🇮🇳 बिना फर्नीचर का

🇩🇪 unmöbliert

🇮🇩 belum furnitur

🇺🇦 некондиційний

🇵🇱 nieumeblowany

🇯🇵 無家具の

🇫🇷 non meublé

🇪🇸 sin amueblar

🇹🇷 mobilyasız

🇰🇷 가구가 없는

🇸🇦 غير مفروش

🇨🇿 nezařízený

🇸🇰 nevybavený

🇨🇳 未配备家具的

🇸🇮 nepremišljen

🇮🇸 óinnréttað

🇰🇿 мебельсіз

🇬🇪 არასრული

🇦🇿 təchiz olunmamış

🇲🇽 sin amueblar

Word origin

The word 'unfurnished' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which denotes negation or absence, combined with the past participle 'furnished'. 'Furnish' has its roots in the Latin term 'furnire', meaning 'to equip' or 'to provide'. The use of the term in the context of real estate began to emerge in the late 19th century as society developed different housing norms and tenant expectations. With the growing popularity of rental properties, the distinction between furnished and unfurnished accommodations became necessary, leading to the commonplace use of 'unfurnished' in property listings and advertisements. This terminology reflects the autonomy of tenants in curating their living spaces, symbolizing personal choices in home decor and lifestyle.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,648, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.