unroofed
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ʌnˈruːft//
KK: /ʌnˈrufd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that does not have a roof or is missing its roof.
Example
The unroofed building was exposed to the elements, making it unsuitable for living.
Conversation
Did you see that new cafe they opened downtown?
Yeah, I heard it's really nice, but it's actually unroofed!
Wow, that's interesting! I wonder how they handle the weather.
Probably with some big umbrellas or outdoor heaters.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exposed
open
bare
Antonyms
covered
sheltered
roofed
verb
Definition
To remove the roof from a building or structure.
Example
The storm unroofed several houses in the neighborhood.
Tense Forms
Past: unroofed
Past Participle: unroofed
Conversation
Did you see that house on the corner?
Yeah, I heard they unroofed it during the storm last week.
That's so wild! I can't believe the damage it caused.
Root Explanation
Unroofed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not or opposite of) and "roof" (from Old English "hrof", meaning the top covering of a building) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past action). The word "unroofed" means to have removed the roof from a structure, thus making it not covered.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not having a roof' — 'un-' means not, and 'roof' is the top covering of a building. This helps you remember that 'unroofed' means a building without a roof.
Visually Confused Words
unhoofed
unproofread
ungrooved
ungroomed
uncrooked
unbrooded
unwooed