1. not wearing or having a mitre (ceremonial headdress)
Usage: ecclesiastical
2. not joined with a mitre joint
Usage: carpentry; technical

Examples

• The unmitred bishop entered the cathedral without his ceremonial headdress.
• The carpenter left the corner unmitred for a simpler butt joint.
• The unmitred clergy sat in the front pews during the service.
• The picture frame had unmitred corners that were simply glued together.
• An unmitred abbot presided over the monastery’s daily prayers.
• The woodworker chose an unmitred design for the cabinet doors.