Definition

Not blocked or closed off by barriers.

Example

The doors were unbarricaded, allowing people to enter freely.

Conversation

Did you see that the door is unbarricaded?

Yeah, I noticed that too; it feels a bit strange.

I wonder if they are planning to let people in soon.

Maybe, I guess we'll have to wait and see.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbarricaded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "barricade" (from French *barriquer*, meaning to block or obstruct). The word means not blocked or obstructed by a barricade.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'block' ('barricade') — so unbarricaded means something that is not blocked.

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