nakedness
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈneɪ.kɪd.nəs/
KK: /ˈneɪkɪdnəs/
noun
Definition
The condition of not wearing any clothes or being uncovered.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful picture that captured the essence of human nakedness.
Conversation
I was thinking about how we often shy away from discussing nakedness in art.
Yeah, it's such a natural part of human expression, isn't it?
Exactly! It’s interesting how some people feel uncomfortable about nakedness.
Right? It's just a part of life and should be celebrated.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
nudity
bare
exposure
Antonyms
clothing
covering
protection
Root Explanation
Nakedness → It is formed from "naked" (from Old English *nacod*, meaning bare or unclothed) and "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "nakedness" refers to the state of being bare or without clothing.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'bare' ('naked') and the '-ness' indicating a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'nakedness' means the state of being bare.
Visually Confused Words
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markedness
linkedness
awedness
agedness
untamedness
unsatedness
undatedness