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unlit

 

[ ʌnˈlɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

dark

Not illuminated; without light.

Synonyms

dark, dim, unilluminated

Examples of usage

  • The unlit room seemed eerie and unsettling.
  • He struggled to find his way in the unlit alley.
  • The unlit candle flickered in the darkness.
  • The unlit street was deserted and silent.
  • The unlit lantern cast shadows on the wall.

Translations

Translations of the word "unlit" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apagado

🇮🇳 बुझा हुआ

🇩🇪 unbeleuchtet

🇮🇩 tidak terang

🇺🇦 незасвічений

🇵🇱 nieoświetlony

🇯🇵 照明されていない

🇫🇷 non éclairé

🇪🇸 sin iluminar

🇹🇷 ışıklandırılmamış

🇰🇷 불이 꺼진

🇸🇦 غير مضاء

🇨🇿 neosvětlený

🇸🇰 neosvetlený

🇨🇳 未点燃的

🇸🇮 neosvetljen

🇮🇸 óupplýstur

🇰🇿 жарықсыз

🇬🇪 განათებული

🇦🇿 işıqsız

🇲🇽 sin iluminar

Etymology

The word 'unlit' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the past participle of 'light'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 19th century.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,753, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.