adjective
- not prepared or made ready for use
- not coated with primer paint or other preparatory substance
Usage: technical
Examples
- The unprimed canvas absorbed the paint unevenly.
- He tried to start the unprimed engine but it wouldn’t turn over.
- The unprimed wood surface needed treatment before painting.
- The pump was unprimed and required water to begin working.
- She painted directly on the unprimed metal, causing adhesion problems.
- The unprimed students struggled with the advanced material.