Unpaved

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Not having a hard, impervious surface; not paved not-comparable

    "Dr Baron Howard remarks, that in such quarters ‘whole streets are unpaved, and without drains or main-sewers; are worn into deep ruts and holes, in which water constantly stagnates; . . ."

Adjective
  1. 1
    not having a paved surface wordnet

Synonyms

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caliche topped

Antonyms

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paved

Example

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"This road is unpaved and uneven."

Etymology

From un- + paved.

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