Definition

Not covered or protected from sunlight; exposed to light without any shadow.

Example

The unshaded area of the garden gets very hot during the summer.

Conversation

I love sitting in the park, but I prefer the spots that are unshaded.

Really? I thought most people like the shade on sunny days.

Not me! I enjoy the sun too much to stay in the shade.

Fair enough! An unshaded bench sounds perfect for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unshaded → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "shaded" (from Old English "sceadu", meaning shadow or shade). The word "unshaded" means not covered by shade or shadow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'shade' — so unshaded means there is no shade.

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