unreflecting
- adjective
- /ˌʌn.rɪˈflɛk.tɪŋ/
:
no reflectante
- He preferred unreflecting sunglasses because they did not produce glare in bright sunlight.
Examples
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The unreflecting surface of the water made it hard to see below.
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The artist chose an unreflecting finish for the sculpture to give it a more natural look.
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The unreflecting surface of the blackboard made it easier for students to see the writing.
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She admired the unreflecting nature of the matte paint.
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The surface of the lake was unreflecting, making it difficult to see any ripples or movements underneath.
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She admired the unreflecting finish of the furniture, which perfectly matched her understated decor.
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The unreflecting material of the curtains blocked out the sunlight, keeping the room cool and dark.
Synonyms
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A surface that does not send back light or sound
A surface that does not send back light so you do not see an image
A surface that is not shiny and does not reflect light
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
Not shining or sparkling and looking dull
Not made shiny by rubbing or polishing
A clay or pottery surface that is rough, not shiny, and soaks up water
Not making or reflecting bright light that hurts your eyes
Antonyms
How Reflective
Surface Forms
Morphology
unreflecting = reflecting (transparent) = un + reflect + ing
The adjective is formed by adding un- (not) to 'reflecting' (not reflecting light), so the meaning is directly derived from the base.
Etymology
The word unreflecting comes from un- ('not') and reflect ('to send back', like light). So an unreflecting surface does not send light back to your eyes and looks dull instead of shiny.