Unfeathered (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Having no feathers; "a featherless biped"; "the unfeathered legs of an Orpington".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The unfeathered legs and feet of the chicken were exposed to the cold ground.
• Newly hatched birds are often unfeathered and vulnerable to the elements.
• The artist carefully depicted the unfeathered feet of the bird in her painting.
• Domestic turkeys often have unfeathered or partially feathered necks and heads.
• Cold weather seemed particularly harsh on the unfeathered legs of the young fowl.

Synonyms

• Featherless

Antonyms

• Feathered

Meaning ²

Not having feathers; "the unfeathered brood".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The unfeathered chick huddled under its mother's warm wing for protection.
• The unfeathered bodies of the young birds made them vulnerable to the elements.
• In the nest, the unfeathered brood relied on their mother's warmth to survive.
• The unfeathered fledglings struggled to regulate their body temperature in the cold air.
• The unfeathered nestlings were completely dependent on their parents for food and warmth.