unadornedness

Definitions

The quality or state of being plain and lacking decoration or embellishment.

A simplicity or austerity in style, appearance, or presentation.

Examples

The unadornedness of the room gave it a stark, minimalist aesthetic that many found refreshing.

She appreciated the unadornedness of his prose, which allowed the raw emotion of the story to shine through.

The unadornedness of the wooden chapel stood in sharp contrast to the ornate cathedrals of the city.

Synonyms

simplicity austerity plainness spartanism bareness starkness sobriety

Antonyms

ornateness embellishment adornment complexity flamboyance gaudiness elaboration