Skip to main content
uncrannied

uncrannied

9.9
A surface with no cracks or small holes
  • adjective
  • Archaic
: sin grietas
  • She admired the seamless, uncrannied finish of the sculpture.

Examples

  • The wall was carefully plastered to remain uncrannied through harsh winters.

  • An uncrannied surface is essential for the new paint.

  • Only an uncrannied vault could protect the treasures from moisture.

  • The wall is completely uncrannied.

  • The architect specified that the roof must have an uncrannied surface to prevent leaks.

  • For better insulation, the builder ensured that the walls were uncrannied and perfectly sealed.

  • The artist used a technique that resulted in an uncrannied surface on her pottery, giving it a smooth appearance.

Synonyms

unscratched
vsuncrannied
1 3.2

Having no marks or damage on the outside

focuses on having no cracks or small openings rather than scratches
unflawed
vsuncrannied
1 5.6

Free from mistakes or faults

is narrower, meaning specifically lacking cracks or small openings
undented
vsuncrannied
1 4.0

Something with no small pushed-in marks from being hit

refers to lack of cracks or chinks, not impact damage
unseamed
vsuncrannied
1 8.9

Very smooth skin without lines or creases

means no cracks or small openings rather than absence of seams
unscored
vsuncrannied
1 5.0

Having a smooth surface without cuts or marks

highlights absence of small openings instead of just surface lines
unpitted
vsuncrannied
5.6

A surface that has no small holes

focuses on lacking narrow cracks or chinks rather than pits
unnotched
vsuncrannied
7.5

A smooth surface or edge with no notches

notes absence of cracks or chinks rather than missing edge cuts

Antonyms

93 2.0

Surface with small splits from dryness or damage

1 8.6

A surface that has many small cracks or narrow spaces

How Intact

seamless
5.2
uncrannied
  • Archaic
9.9
cracked
93 2.0
damaged
378 1.1

Surface Forms

uncrannied positive

Morphology

uncrannied = crannied (transparent) = un + cranny + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'crannied' with the productive prefix 'un-', giving 'without crannies' in an obvious way.

Etymology

Uncrannied is made of un- ('not') and cranny ('small crack or opening'), so imagine a wall with no little holes or gaps. An uncrannied surface is smooth and 'without cracks'.