unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯrnd 
Examples of unadorned in a Sentence
The room is unadorned and very plain.
the completely unadorned clothing favored by members of that religious sect
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Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Pope Francis’ marble tomb reflects his simple style and fulfills his desire for an unadorned final resting place.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 4 May 2025
Pope Francis requested his tomb be modest and unadorned.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unadorned
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“Unadorned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unadorned. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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unadorned
adjective
un·adorned
ˌən-ə-ˈdȯ(ə)rnd
: not adorned : lacking decoration : simple
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