unaired

/"+/ (ame, mw)

unaired — adjective

  • unairedpositive
  • more unairedcomparative
  • most unairedsuperlative

1. describing an enclosed space, such as a room or basement, into which fresh outsi

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing an enclosed space, such as a room or basement, into which fresh outside air has not been allowed to flow, so the atmosphere feels stuffy or stale.

例句

The basement smelled musty because it had been unaired for years.

collocation: unaired for [time period]

Zayd opened all the windows in the unaired bedroom before the guests arrived.

attributive: unaired + bedroom

同義詞
  • stuffy

    more common and informal; focuses on the unpleasant feeling of lack of air

  • airless

    slightly more dramatic; suggests a complete absence of air movement

  • musty

    adds a damp, mouldy smell to the lack of ventilation

  • stale

    focuses on the unpleasant quality of the air itself rather than the space

反義詞
  • aired

    direct antonym; describes a space that has been let to have fresh air

  • well-ventilated

    more formal; this emphasises good airflow through windows or vents

  • airy

    positive connotation; suggests spaciousness and fresh air

文法句型

unaired + noun

be/become/feel + unaired

用法筆記

Typically used of buildings, rooms, or other enclosed spaces. Not used of people (e.g., 'I feel unaired' is incorrect) or of open-air locations.

常見錯誤

❌I opened the window because the room was unaired.
✅I opened the window because the bedroom felt unaired.
💡'unaired' is most natural describing a place, not a general situation.
❌His opinion was unaired at the meeting.
✅His opinion was not raised at the meeting.
💡'unaired' does not mean 'not expressed or discussed.'