bareness

/ˈbeənəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈbernəs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈber-nəs/ (ame, mw)

bareness — noun

1. the state of not having any covering, clothing, or protection, especially on a b

1.名詞B2
釋義

the state of not having any covering, clothing, or protection, especially on a body part or surface

例句

The bareness of the child's feet on the icy floor worried the teacher.

bareness of the child's feet

Amir shivered from the bareness of his shoulders in the cold winter wind.

bareness of his shoulders

同義詞
  • nakedness

    tends to refer specifically to the human body being unclothed

  • exposure

    focuses more on vulnerability and lack of protection than on the physical state itself

反義詞

用法筆記

Commonly used with the preposition 'of' followed by a noun phrase describing a body part or natural feature.

常見錯誤

❌I felt cold because of my bareness.
✅I felt cold because my arms were bare.
💡'bareness' is an abstract quality, not a physical state you experience directly.

2. the quality of being plain and simple, with very little or no decoration, furnit

2.名詞B2
釋義

the quality of being plain and simple, with very little or no decoration, furniture, or extra contents

例句

The bareness of the hotel room, with just a bed and chair, surprised Lucia.

bareness of the hotel room

Haruto appreciated the bareness of the design, where every line had a clear purpose.

bareness of the design

同義詞
  • plainness

    similar meaning but less extreme — suggests simple rather than completely empty

  • simplicity

    broader term that can be positive; focuses on lack of complexity rather than lack of objects

  • starkness

    a stronger, often negative version that suggests harsh emptiness

反義詞

用法筆記

Often carries a mildly negative or neutral tone when describing a living space, but can be positive when describing a design or artistic style that values minimalism.

常見錯誤

❌The bareness of the food was disappointing.
✅The plainness of the food was disappointing.
💡'bareness' is not used for food; use 'plainness' instead.