unlubricated
Lacking slick coating
Unlubricated means lacking lubrication—without oil, grease, or other slippery substance applied to reduce friction.
The term appears in mechanical contexts unlubricated bearings wear out quickly and in reference to condoms sold without lubricant.
Figuratively, unlubricated can describe anything that proceeds without smoothing agents: an unlubricated conversation, awkward and grinding.
Irritation from friction
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- grindingMolar action sometimes
- squeakingHigh, thin sound
- rubbingApplying pressure while moving
rasping · scraping · wear · galling · resistance · dragging · scuffing · scratching
Rough in texture
- abrasiveRough enough to erode
- grittyCoarse or courageous
- scratchyRough and irritating
- raspyRough and grating
harsh · sandpapery · unsmooth · textured
Extremely dry or thirsty
- aridDevoid of water
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
- moisturelessHaving no wetness
- waterlessWithout any liquid
chafing
Irritation from friction
rubbing · rasping · scraping · wear · galling · resistance · dragging · scuffing · scratching · irritation
coarse
Rough in texture
raspy · harsh · sandpapery · unsmooth · textured
parched
Extremely dry or thirsty
- aridDevoid of water
- desiccatedThoroughly dehydrated
- moisturelessHaving no wetness
unlubricatedlubricated
Made slippery for motion
oiled · greased · well-oiled · slicked · slippery
lubricant, lubricate, lubrication, lubricants, lubricated, lubricating, lubricious, lubricity, lubricates