Definition

Something that is plain and not decorated or enhanced in any way.

Example

The room was unembellished, with only the basic furniture and no decorations.

Conversation

I really like your new art piece; it's so unembellished yet striking.

Thanks! I wanted to keep it simple and focus on the colors.

It definitely works; sometimes less is more, right?

Absolutely! I think an unembellished style can be very powerful.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unembellished → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "embellish" (from Old French *embellir*, meaning to make beautiful or to adorn). The word "unembellished" means not made beautiful or not adorned, indicating a plain or simple state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'beautiful' ('embellir') — that's why unembellished means something that is plain or simple.

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