uninhabited
18 synonyms and 4 antonyms for uninhabited, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Having no inhabitants; not lived in.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
beingless
desolate
disinhabited
inhabitantless
lifeless
peopleless
unhabited
tenantless
unoccupied
unpeopled
unpopulated
untenanted
wasteful
Antonyms
How to use uninhabited
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
uninhabited island
remain uninhabited
Etymology
From un- + inhabited.
Full origin of uninhabited →Frequently asked questions
What does “uninhabited” mean?
The word “uninhabited” means having no inhabitants; not lived in. In plain terms, empty of people — nobody actually lives there.
How do you pronounce “uninhabited”?
“Uninhabited” is pronounced uhn-ihn-HAB-ih-tihd (/ˌʌn.ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “uninhabited” in a sentence?
Here is “uninhabited” used in a sentence: “The ship drifted onto an uninhabited island.”
What is another word for “uninhabited”?
Words with a similar meaning to “uninhabited” include beingless, desert, deserted, desolate, disinhabited and inhabitantless.
What is the opposite of “uninhabited”?
The opposite of “uninhabited” — its antonyms — are peopled, populated and tenanted.
What part of speech is “uninhabited”?
“Uninhabited” is an adjective.
