unlined

adj

"unlined" is a 7-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“unlined” is uncommon English (frequency #65,597 among 1,433 “U” headwords), classed as an adjective. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#65,597
frequency rank, English
1,433
“U” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Without lining; without liner.

Corpus desk

Index EN-unlined · unlined · English

unlined · rank #65,597 · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-RARE #65,597
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,433
  • PHOTO-FINISH uninfected

Nearest frequency peer: uninfected (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Long-tail ranks near “unlined”

Sparse band: bars invert rank so rarer forms read shorter

corpus weight

What this shows Long-tail view: where “unlined” sits against similarly uncommon English ranks.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 3, 2026
Key facts for unlined
PropertyValue
Headwordunlined
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
Letters7
Frequency rank#65,597
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Long-tail rank of “unlined” in English

This scale runs from the tiny cluster of words that carry ordinary speech (left) to the long tail of words almost nobody reaches for (right).unlinedfalls in this rarity band:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Ticks step logarithmically, so each one marks a roughly tenfold drop in how often the word turns up. Rare peers in the same band: “uninfected” (#65,596), “unplugging” (#65,598), “undiluted” (#65,595). Among 1,433 “U” headwords, “unlined” is #65,597. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

unlined is uncommon English at frequency #65,597 among 1,433 “U” headwords, classed as anadjective. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

Zero misspellings are on record for unlined in our index, since its letter sequence doesn't invite the usual edit-distance slips. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Etymologically, the entry records: From un- + lined. The correct English form is unlined, spelled U-N-L-I-N-E-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Without lining; without liner.
  2. 2
    Unmarked by lines, especially of the skin.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how unlined appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. The bitter wind made me wish I hadn't opted for that unlined coat.
  2. To keep constructional costs to a minimum track formations were narrower than is now customary, many tunnels were unlined, timber was largely used for bridging, and 85 lb. per yd. rails were regarded as adequate.

Etymology

From un- + lined.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "unlined"?
"unlined" is spelled U-N-L-I-N-E-D.
What does "unlined" mean?
As an adjective, "unlined" means: Without lining; without liner.
What is the origin of the word "unlined"?
From un- + lined. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "unlined", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 7 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list