uncurtained

IPA/ˌʌnˈkɜː.tənd/
IPA/ˌʌnˈkɝː.tənd/

uncurtained — adjective

  • uncurtainedpositive
  • more uncurtainedcomparative
  • most uncurtainedsuperlative

1. describing a window, door, or other opening that has no fabric covering hanging

1.形容詞C1
釋義

describing a window, door, or other opening that has no fabric covering hanging over it, so that light can enter or people outside can see in.

例句

The uncurtained windows of the hotel room let the morning sun flood in.

attributive: uncurtained + window

An uncurtained stage means the audience can see the actors before the play begins.

同義詞
  • curtainless

    direct synonym but extremely rare in modern use

  • bare

    suggests no decoration or covering at all, not limited to curtains

  • uncovered

    broader — can describe any missing cover (lid, roof, blanket)

反義詞
  • curtained

    having curtains hung in place

  • draped

    covered with fabric, often in a decorative way

文法句型

uncurtained + noun (window, door, stage)

用法筆記

Typically used attributively before a noun (uncurtained window, uncurtained stage). Sounds less natural in predicative position — instead of 'The window was uncurtained', speakers usually say 'The window had no curtains'.

常見錯誤

❌We sat by the uncurtained.
✅We sat by the uncurtained window.
💡'uncurtained' is an adjective and needs a noun to modify; it is not used alone as a noun.