unshod

/ʌnˈʃɑd/

//ʌnˈʃɑd// adj

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"unshod" is a 6-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“unshod” is outside the top-ranked English vocabulary, used as an adjective - the kind of word writers most often double-check.

Unranked
below top-frequency English
6
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According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Not shod; without shoes.

Key facts for unshod
PropertyValue
Headwordunshod
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdjective
IPA/ʌnˈʃɑd/
Letters6
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “unshod” sits in English frequency

unshod falls outside the top-100,000 ranked English words, the long-tail zone of technical, archaic, or low-frequency vocabulary, exactly where readers second-guess spellings most.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for unshod is 6 letters long, classified as an adjective, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /ʌnˈʃɑd/. It sits outside the most-frequent rank tiers, which is often why uncommon words generate more spelling variants per reader. Wiktionary records 2 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

No misspelling variants are generated for unshod in our index, a sign its spelling follows regular English conventions. This headword has no recorded confusable partner, since no other headword is close enough in sound or shape to pair with it.

Etymologically, the entry records: Inherited from Middle English unshod, unschod from Old English unsċōd, equivalent to un- + shod. The correct English form is unshod, spelled U-N-S-H-O-D.

Definition

  1. 1
    Not shod; without shoes.
  2. 2
    Of a vehicle, not fitted with tyres on the wheels.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English unshod, unschod from Old English unsċōd, equivalent to un- + shod.

Synonyms

barefootbarefooteddiscalceatediscalcedshoelessunshoed

This word in other languages

descalzo(Español)barfuß(Deutsch)

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "unshod"?
"unshod" is spelled U-N-S-H-O-D. The IPA pronunciation is /ʌnˈʃɑd/.
What does "unshod" mean?
As an adjective, "unshod" means: Not shod; without shoes.
How do you pronounce "unshod"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "unshod" is /ʌnˈʃɑd/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "unshod"?
Inherited from Middle English unshod, unschod from Old English unsċōd, equivalent to un- + shod. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Using “unshod”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is U-N-S-H-O-D - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /ʌnˈʃɑd/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

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

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list