Unadorns

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To remove embellishments or decorative elements from something; to make plain or simple in appearance; to strip away accessories or adornments
2. The act of taking off ornamental features to present something in its natural or basic form; to reduce complexity or decoration; to leave something without added beauty or flair
3. Removing or minimizing decorative details; making an object, person, or style less ornate or fancy; eliminating any enhancements that alter the original plainness

Etymology: "Unadorns" is the third-person singular present form of "unadorn," so it is simply the verb "unadorn" used with "he," "she," or "it." The verb is formed from the prefix "un-," meaning "reverse" or "remove," attached to "adorn," which comes from the Latin "adornare," meaning "to equip, furnish, or decorate." Together they describe the reverse of adorning: stripping away the ornament that was added. Because "adorn" already means to add beauty or decoration, "unadorn" works as a direct opposite, taking that same decorating idea and running it in reverse. The pattern is a plain and productive one in English, where "un-" is regularly attached to verbs such as "unmask," "unwrap," and "undress" to mean removing whatever the base verb put on.

Synonyms: disfigures, defaces, degrades, displeases, mars

Antonyms: adorns, decorates, embellishes, beautifies, enhances