unframed

adjective

un·​framed ˌən-ˈfrāmd How to pronounce unframed (audio)
: not enclosed in or as if in a frame : not framed
an unframed photograph

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The unframed weave lets light through, the way tayhi does. María Carri, Artforum, 16 Apr. 2026 Small, Unframed Personal Photos Scattering a bevy of unframed photos adds a cluttered feel to most rooms. Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026 Artwork Whether artwork is an unframed canvas or framed under glass, a lint roller is the wrong choice for removing dust and grime. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 The photo, released on Friday along with a slew of other files, shows a desk displaying a large assortment of framed and unframed photographs and other items. Sean Conlon, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unframed

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unframed was in 1718

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“Unframed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/unframed. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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