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Meaning of unlubricated
The primary meaning of the word "unlubricated" refers to something that is not smoothed or reduced in friction by a lubricant.
Etymology of unlubricated
The word "unlubricated" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not, and the word "lubricated" which is derived from the Latin "lubricus" meaning slippery, and the suffix "-ated" which forms a verb or an adjective, with the word "lubricated" being first used in the 15th century to describe something made smooth or slippery.
Synonyms
dry
unlubricious
frictional
abrasive
scratchy
rough
coarse
unsmooth
gritty
harsh
grating
jarring
creaky
squeaky
stiff
rigid
brittle
inflexible
unyielding
unmalleable
unadaptable
gritty
gruff
hoarse
husky
raspy
brittle
fragile
friable
crumbly
loose
uneven
bumpy
jagged
serrated
ridged
corrugated
furrowed
roughened
weathered
Definitions
- Not having a lubricant or being unaffected by lubrication
- * Having a rough or abrasive quality due to the lack of lubrication
Usage Examples
- The unlubricated gears were making a loud grinding noise.
- * The doctor warned that unlubricated eyes can lead to dryness and irritation.
- * The unlubricated door hinges squeaked loudly when opened.