Definition

Not having any extra material or cushioning added to it.

Example

The unpadded chair was uncomfortable to sit on for long periods.

Conversation

I just got this new jacket, but it feels so unpadded.

Really? I thought it was supposed to keep you warm.

That's what I thought too, but it doesn't really do the job.

Maybe you need something thicker or with some insulation.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unpadded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "padded" (from the verb "pad", which comes from Middle English *padden*, meaning to stuff or fill). The word "unpadded" means not stuffed or filled, indicating something that lacks padding.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having 'stuffing' ('padded') — that's why unpadded means something that is not stuffed.

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