uninhabited

[ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd]

uninhabited Definition

  • 1(of a place) with no people living there
  • 2(of a building) not lived in; empty

Using uninhabited: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "uninhabited" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The island is uninhabited and has no electricity or running water.

  • Example

    The house had been uninhabited for years and was in a state of disrepair.

  • Example

    The area was declared uninhabited due to the high levels of radiation.

  • Example

    The planet is believed to be uninhabited by intelligent life.

uninhabited Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for uninhabited

Phrases with uninhabited

  • an island with no permanent residents

    Example

    They went on a trip to an uninhabited island and camped there for a week.

  • a building that is not currently being lived in

    Example

    The old factory was an uninhabited building that was used for storage.

  • a region with no human population

    Example

    The national park has many uninhabited areas that are home to a variety of wildlife.

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Summary: uninhabited in Brief

'Uninhabited' [ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd] refers to places or buildings without any people living there. It can also mean a place that is not currently being lived in. Examples include 'The island is uninhabited and has no electricity or running water.' and 'The house had been uninhabited for years and was in a state of disrepair.' Synonyms include 'deserted,' 'abandoned,' and 'vacant.'

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