unpainted

adjective

ˌən-ˈpān-təd How to pronounce unpainted (audio)
Definition of unpaintednext
as in white
lacking an addition of color the wooden shingles on the island's houses are usually left unpainted, and over time the salt air turns them a soft gray

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Recent Examples of unpainted The researchers took samples of pigments from both ancient cave paintings and the surfaces of nearby unpainted rocks inside 11 caves. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 2 July 2026 But Ford had stripped these two unpainted entries down to the chassis, like prizefighters shedding final pounds before weigh-in. — Eric Moskowitz, The Atlantic, 31 May 2026 The wall’s West Berlin side features colorful artwork while the East Berlin side is unpainted. — Dan Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026 The resort's exterior stone walls are unpainted on purpose, allowing lichens, lizards and insects to colonize the surfaces. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpainted
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white
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  • But in terms of student achievement, Asian students have performed more like white students, frequently surpassing white students academically.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Coinciding with the event is the Nights of Lights celebration (November 21–January 8), when tiny white lights illuminate the town’s architecture, oak trees, and waterfront—including the Bridge of Lions, Lightner Museum, and Plaza de la Constitución.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of white

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“Unpainted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpainted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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