Definition

Describing something that has not been spread with butter.

Example

I prefer my toast unbuttered so I can enjoy the taste of the bread.

Conversation

Did you try the toast this morning?

Yeah, but it was unbuttered and kind of dry.

I know, right? I prefer it with lots of butter.

Same here! It definitely makes a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unbuttered → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "buttered" (from the verb "butter", which comes from Old English "butter", meaning to spread butter on). The word "unbuttered" means not spread with butter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having butter spread on it — that's why unbuttered means without butter.

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