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Untrimmed - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Untrimmed means not cut, pruned, or neatened. It describes something left in its natural or original state, often referring to hair, plants, or edges that have not been tidied.

untrimmed

/ʌnˈtrɪmd/ /ʌnˈtrɪmd/

Definition:

Not cut or pruned; left in its natural or original state.

Synonyms:

uncut, unpruned, untended, unshorn

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

trimmed, pruned, cut

Common Collocations:

untrimmed hair, untrimmed hedges, untrimmed beard

Derivatives:

untrimmedly (rare), untrimmedness (rare)

Usage Tips:

Use "untrimmed" to describe something left in its natural state without cutting or shaping.

Common Phrases:

leave untrimmed, grow untrimmed, keep untrimmed

Etymology:

Derived from "un-" (not) + "trimmed" (cut or neatened), first recorded in the late 16th century.

Examples:

  • 1. The garden was left untrimmed all summer.
  • 2. His untrimmed beard made him look rugged.
  • 3. The bushes grew wild and untrimmed near the fence.
  • 4. She preferred her hair long and untrimmed for years.

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