unfurnished

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English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Existing in the original sense of “unequipped, unprepared” since 1541[1], with the later sense of “lacking furniture” attested since 1581[1]: from un- (not) +‎ furnished, past participle of furnish (supply, equip (especially with furniture)).[1]

Pronunciation

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Adjective

unfurnished (not comparable)

  1. Not furnished; having no furnishings.

Translations

References

  • "unfurnished" in WordNet 3.1, Princeton University, 2011.
  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
  2. ^ The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, eleventh edition
  • Oxford Online [1]