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coverless

coverless

4.7
A thing with no cover or lid that lets you see what is inside
  • adjective
  • /ˈkʌvərləs/
translation icon : sin cubierta
  • The coverless notebook filled with blank pages was perfect for sketching ideas.

Examples

  • The coverless pot sat on the stove, revealing the bubbling soup inside.

  • For quite a few questions about the coverless duvet, we're really enjoying it.

  • Thick, dusty, uniform, and effectively coverless by modern standards.

    Blog text (13)
  • Similarly, Yehuda proudly told me how, by hiding the coverless siddurim in their pockets and secretly exporting the religious calendar, Russian Jews creatively obtained the items they needed for worship and outwitted state authorities.

    Academic text (2001)
  • Due to the heavy rain, the coverless book got soaked and the pages became wrinkled.

Synonyms

bare
vscoverless
217 2.2

Not covered or protected, showing the plain surface

is the neutral term for lacking a protective outer layer
naked
vscoverless
  • NSFW
38 1.0

Not covered and showing the surface underneath

is a more neutral label for lack of any cover or protection
topless
vscoverless
5 4.2

A container or box that has no lid

is not limited to upper parts and covers all protection types
roofless
vscoverless
2 4.1

With no top covering so rain and wind can get in

is not limited to buildings and covers any missing cover
uncapped
vscoverless
1 4.1

Not limited by a maximum amount or left without a lid

focuses on missing protection in general rather than limits specifically
capless
vscoverless
1 3.5

Without a cover on top

applies to all missing covers, not just small caps
uncovered
vscoverless
  • NSFW
1.9

Not wearing clothes on a part of the body

is the general state of lacking any protective cover
exposed
vscoverless
1.8

Not covered by clothes and showing skin

is broader, applying to any object lacking protection or cover
lidless
vscoverless
4.9

Open at the top and not covered

is broader, applying to any missing protective covering, not only tops
unlidded
vscoverless
5.3

A container without a cover on top

covers any missing protective layer, not only lids
jacketless
vscoverless
5.6

A book without its dust jacket

is the general condition of having no protective covering
caseless
vscoverless
6.6

Having no protective cover

is broader and applies beyond objects normally cased
coatless
vscoverless
4.2

Having no protective outer covering like fur or seed skin

is the simple term for any missing outer protection
bonnetless
vscoverless
  • UK
6.7

A vehicle without the metal cover over the engine

covers any absence of protection, not only mechanical bonnets
tentless
vscoverless
3.4

A person or group who has no tent for shelter outdoors

is the general absence of protection, beyond temporary shelters
shadeless
vscoverless
4.4

Without any cover from the sun

is broader, indicating lack of any protective covering or lid
unobscured
vscoverless
6.0

Not covered or blocked so you can see it clearly

is about missing physical protection rather than visibility alone

Antonyms

1 1.0

Having something on top or around it

How Covered

enclosed
1 3.5
sheltered
1 3.2
covered
1 1.0
bare
217 2.2
coverless
4.7

Surface Forms

coverless positive

Morphology

coverless = cover (transparent) = cover + less

The adjective is formed by the productive suffix '-less' meaning 'without', yielding 'without a cover', which is directly inferable from 'cover'.

Etymology

The word coverless is made of cover and -less, and -less means 'without', just like in careless or homeless. So a coverless book, cup, or box has 'no cover' and is open or 'exposed'.