Definition

Describing a situation or place that does not have a tent or tents set up.

Example

The campers decided to sleep under the stars in an untented area.

Conversation

Did you see those soldiers sleeping outside last night?

Yeah, it looked pretty uncomfortable being untented like that.

I can't believe they have to deal with that in the field.

I guess they're used to it, but I wouldn't want to sleep untented.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Untented → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "tent" (from Old French *tente*, meaning a shelter or covering). The word "untented" means not having a tent or shelter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'shelter' ('tent') — that's why untented means without a tent.

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