sheetless

Lacking bed linen

Sheetless means without sheets—typically describing a bed or mattress lacking its usual linens: The sheetless mattress showed its stains.

It can suggest poverty, neglect, or simply the moment before making a bed.

Occasionally used figuratively for anything stripped of its expected covering.

exposed

uncovered

Made visible or known

revealed · unprotected · vulnerable · open · raw · unclad · undraped · unshrouded · unveiled

bare

mattress

Padded sleeping surface

  • bedFurniture for slumber
  • cotPortable sleeping frame
  • futonConvertible couch-bed

pallet · bunk · sleeping bag · blanket · pillow · duvet · comforter · quilt · coverlet · bedroll

unprepared

unmade

Not arranged or tidied

neglected · forgotten · overlooked · hasty · rushed · improvised · makeshift · temporary · guest room · spare bed

Opposites
bedding presence

sheetlesssheeted

Wrapped in cloth

made up · tucked in · dressed · covered · bedded

Family

sheet, sheets, bedsheet, sheeting, sheeted, spreadsheet, worksheet, sheetlike

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Top 1,000,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G