coatless

Lacking outer layer

Without a coat.

The word appears almost exclusively in descriptions of people braving cold weather: He stood coatless in the snow, shivering.

exposed

bare

Lacking any covering

open · unshielded · stripped · revealed · defenseless · susceptible · unclad · skin · unveiled · unconcealed

cold

shivering

Involuntary bodily trembling

brisk · nippy · frosty · shivery · numb · wintry · bitter · drafty · frigid · raw

carefree

unburdened

Freed from a load

lighthearted · jaunty · spontaneous · unconstrained · unfettered · blithe · insouciant · summery · springlike · balmy

informal

casual

Relaxed and informal

laid-back · easygoing · unfussy · unpretentious · simple · breezy · shirtsleeves · loose · effortless · sporty

attire

shirtsleeves

Exposed arm portions

  • sweaterKnitted torso covering
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment
  • cardiganFront-opening knitted garment

blouse · pullover · undershirt · thermal · jersey · turtleneck · button-down · waistcoat · fleece

Categories
Opposites
outerwear coverage

coatlesscoated

Having a surface layer

bundled up · jacketed · wrapped up · layered · swaddled

Family

coat, coating, coated, overcoat, coats, trench coat, lab coat, undercoat, uncoated

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G