Definitions
- Describing a road or path that is not covered with metal or concrete. - Referring to a rural or remote area with unpaved roads. - Talking about a rough and uneven surface that is not suitable for vehicles.
- Describing a road or path that is not covered with concrete or asphalt. - Referring to a rural or remote area with dirt or gravel roads. - Talking about a rough and uneven surface that is not suitable for vehicles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe roads or paths that are not covered with a hard surface.
- 2Both words suggest a rough and uneven surface that may be difficult to traverse.
- 3Both words can be used to describe rural or remote areas with limited infrastructure.
What is the difference?
- 1Materials: Unmetalled suggests a road or path made of natural materials such as dirt, gravel, or stones, while unpaved can also include surfaces made of other materials like bricks or cobblestones.
- 2Geography: Unmetalled is more commonly used in British English, while unpaved is more common in American English.
- 3Connotation: Unmetalled may suggest a more rustic or old-fashioned road or path, while unpaved is a more general term that can be used in a variety of contexts.
- 4Usage: Unmetalled is less common than unpaved and may be considered more formal or technical.
Remember this!
Unmetalled and unpaved are synonyms that describe roads or paths without a hard surface. However, unmetalled specifically refers to a road or path without metal, while unpaved refers to a road or path without concrete or asphalt. Both words suggest a rough and uneven surface that may be difficult to traverse, but unmetalled is less common and may be considered more formal or technical.
