unlined

/ˌʌnˈlaɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnˈlaɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈlīnd/ (ame, mw)

unlined — adjective

  • unlinedpositive
  • more unlinedcomparative
  • most unlinedsuperlative

1. Describes paper or a page that has no printed or ruled lines on its surface, lea

1.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes paper or a page that has no printed or ruled lines on its surface, leaving a clean, open space for writing, drawing, or sketching.

例句

Chen brought an unlined notebook to art class to sketch without ruled lines.

unlined + notebook (paper products)

The invitation card was printed on thick, unlined paper with a smooth cream finish.

同義詞
  • blank

    Focuses on emptiness of content rather than the absence of printed lines; a blank page may still have lines.

  • plain

    Suggests simplicity and lack of decoration, not specifically the absence of ruled lines.

  • unruled

    Direct synonym specifically for paper without ruled lines; less common than 'unlined'.

反義詞
  • lined

    Paper that has printed or ruled lines on it.

  • ruled

    Specifically refers to paper with straight printed lines for writing.

文法句型

unlined + noun (paper, notebook, page)

常見錯誤

❌I bought an unlined paper notebook with lines.
✅I bought an unlined notebook.
💡'unlined' already means 'without lines,' so adding 'with lines' creates a contradiction.
❌This paper is un-lined.
✅This paper is unlined.
💡The word is spelled as one word, not with a hyphen.

2. Describes skin, especially on the face, that is smooth and free of wrinkles or c

2.形容詞B2
釋義

Describes skin, especially on the face, that is smooth and free of wrinkles or creases that come with age.

例句

Aisha's grandmother was seventy but had remarkably unlined skin that made her look decades younger.

unlined skin (face / complexion)

The old photograph showed a young woman with an unlined face and a hopeful smile.

同義詞
  • smooth

    Broader term that can describe any even surface, not specifically the absence of wrinkles.

  • wrinkle-free

    More specific and commonly used in skincare marketing; slightly informal.

  • youthful

    Describes the overall appearance of being young rather than specifically the absence of lines.

反義詞
  • lined

    Having wrinkles or creases on the skin.

  • wrinkled

    More common term for skin with deep creases.

文法句型

unlined + noun (skin, face, complexion)

用法筆記

Most commonly used in a positive sense to compliment someone's youthful appearance. The word focuses on the absence of age lines rather than other skin qualities like texture or tone.

常見錯誤

❌She has unlined skin from too much sun.
✅She has lined / wrinkled skin from too much sun.
💡'Unlined' is positive; it means without wrinkles.
❌His hands were unlined.
✅His hands were smooth / unwrinkled.
💡While technically possible, 'unlined' is almost always used for the face.

3. Applied to garments and other crafted items whose interior surface has no separa

3.形容詞B2
釋義

Applied to garments and other crafted items whose interior surface has no separate covering of cloth, leather, or similar material.

例句

Tom bought a lightweight unlined linen jacket for the summer trip to the coast.

unlined + jacket / coat / garment

The shop assistant explained that unlined curtains let more light through than lined ones.

同義詞
  • unfitted

    Describes a garment without shaping, which is a different feature from lacking a lining.

  • lightweight

    Focuses on weight rather than the absence of a lining; an unlined item is usually lightweight but not all lightweight items are unlined.

反義詞
  • lined

    Having an inner layer of fabric or material on the inside.

文法句型

unlined + noun (jacket, coat, bag, curtain)

用法筆記

Common in fashion and sewing contexts. An unlined garment is typically lighter, cooler, and less structured than a lined version. This sense applies only to manufactured items — not to body parts or natural objects.

常見錯誤

❌The jacket is unlined, so it has a soft inner layer.
✅The jacket is lined, so it has a soft inner layer.
💡'Unlined' means WITHOUT a lining; 'lined' means WITH a lining.
❌I bought an unlined suitcase.
✅I bought an unlined bag / garment.
💡'Unlined' is typically used for clothing and soft bags, not for hard suitcases.