undecked

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ʌnˈdɛkt/

KK: /ʌnˈdɛkt/

adjective

Definition

Describing a ship or boat that does not have a deck, or something that is not decorated or ornamented.

Example

The old ship was left undecked, revealing its bare structure.

Conversation

Have you seen the boat they just bought?

Yeah, but it looks so undecked right now.

I know, it needs some serious work to make it look good.

Definitely! Once they decorate it, it will be stunning.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bare

plain

naked

Antonyms

decked

ornate

adorned

Root Explanation

Undecked is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "deck" (from Old English *decc*, meaning to cover or adorn). The word means not covered or adorned, particularly in the context of a ship that is not fitted out with sails or rigging.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') covering or adorning something ('deck') — that's why undecked means not adorned or covered.

Visually Confused Words

unbedecked

unrecked

unpecked

undocked

necked